Learning path
SASE - Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA)
Skill Level
Intermediate
Duration 2 hours
Updated Oct 19, 2026
About this learning path
A hands-on learning path covering Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) on the current Experience Center platform. Short concept videos and in-depth articles build your understanding of ZIA's architecture, administration, traffic forwarding, and security policies, while the companion lab guide gives you real, click-by-click practice configuring and testing each capability yourself.
Your instructors
Anthony FreshourWorld Wide TechnologyTech Solutions Arch II - Sec
Matt VollmarWorld Wide TechnologyTech Solutions Eng III, ATC
Prerequisites
- Basic familiarity with networking and security concepts (e.g., firewalls, DNS, VPNs) is recommended. No prior Zscaler experience is required — this path is appropriate for network/security administrators, engineers, and architects new to ZIA.
What you'll learn
- How Zscaler's Zero Trust Exchange and ZIA's architecture work under the hood.
- How to navigate the Zscaler Experience Center and structure administrative roles and access.
- The traffic forwarding options available (Client Connector, GRE, IPSec, PAC files) and when to use each.
- How to design Firewall Control, DNS Control, and URL Filtering policies.
- Core web security concepts: SSL inspection, Cloud App Control, and Advanced Threat Protection.
- How Zscaler's data protection capabilities (DLP, Cloud Browser Isolation, Endpoint DLP) prevent data loss.
- Hands-on configuration and testing of these policies in a live lab environment.