Zscaler, a leading cloud security company, announced an expanded partnership with Vectra AI, a cybersecurity firm specializing in AI-driven threat detection and response. This collaboration aims to bolster Zscaler’s cloud-based cybersecurity offerings by integrating Vectra AI’s advanced threat detection tools into Zscaler Internet Access, a cloud-based web security gateway.

Previously, Vectra AI’s tools were integrated with Zscaler Private Access, a secure access service edge platform supporting remote workers and branch offices. The new integration with ZIA extends the partnership’s reach, providing comprehensive visibility into SASE traffic and enhancing real-time threat detection capabilities.

“This partnership crystallizes Zscaler’s focus on SASE and empowering its next-generation security operations center capabilities,” noted TD Cowen analyst Shaul Eyal, highlighting the competitive nature of this growing market segment.

Following the announcement, Zscaler’s stock rose over 5% to $291.62, marking a 60% increase since the start of 2025. The company also reported strong fiscal Q3 results with earnings of 84 cents per share, beating estimates, and revenue rising 23% to $678 million. Additionally, billings increased 25% to $784.5 million. However, its Q4 revenue guidance of $706 million was slightly below expectations.

In a strategic move to further enhance its security operations platform, Zscaler recently agreed to acquire Red Canary, a managed threat detection firm. The deal is expected to close in August. This acquisition aligns with Zscaler’s broader strategy to strengthen its next-generation security operations center capabilities.

Zscaler faces competition from major players like Palo Alto Networks, Microsoft, and Wiz, which was recently acquired by Google-parent Alphabet. The expanded partnership with Vectra AI positions Zscaler to offer enhanced AI-driven threat detection and response tools, providing a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving cloud cybersecurity landscape.

Vectra AI, founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Jose, California, specializes in network detection and response solutions using AI to detect, investigate, and respond to hybrid attacks. The company’s platform enables security operation centers to quickly discover and respond to potential threats, enhancing overall cybersecurity posture.

The integration of Vectra AI’s tools into Zscaler’s ZIA platform exemplifies the growing trend of incorporating AI into cybersecurity solutions to address the increasing complexity and volume of cyber threats. As organizations continue to adopt cloud-based infrastructures and remote work models, the demand for advanced, AI-driven security solutions is expected to rise, making partnerships like that of Zscaler and Vectra AI increasingly significant.