
Zscaler extends zero-trust security to browsers with SquareX acquisition
Cloud security company Zscaler has announced the acquisition of SquareX, a Singapore-based browser detection and response (BDR) technology startup. The deal will enable Zscaler to extend its Zero Trust Exchange capabilities directly into standard web browsers, across both managed and unmanaged devices. With Zscaler Private Access (ZPA), the company has been assisting enterprises adopt zero trust architecture using a lightweight agent. The SquareX acquisition is expected to further strengthen Zscaler’s ability to deliver security directly within commonly used browsers through lightweight extensions, eliminating the need for a separate enterprise browser. The acquisition will assist in enablin...