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Xcitium vs Zscaler

Xcitium sells a zero trust cybersecurity platform that protects endpoints, networks and cloud workloads from zero-day threats by isolating unknown files until they are analyzed and given a verdict. Zscaler sells a unified cybersecurity platform built on the Zero Trust Exchange. CISO Tribune files both under Zero trust network access and SASE and SSE. This page sets the two records side by side: what each sells, where it is based, who owns and funds it, the customers it names and its recent news, each fact numbered to its source.

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Xcitium vs Zscaler: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
XcitiumXcitium sells a zero trust cybersecurity platform that protects endpoints, networks and cloud workloads from zero-day threats by isolating unknown files until they are analyzed and given a verdict.xcitium.comZscalerZscaler sells a unified cybersecurity platform built on the Zero Trust Exchange.zscaler.com
What it sells
  • CNAPP[1][2][5]Cloud Native Application Protection Platform for cloud workloads.
  • Zscaler Zero Trust Browser[5]Extends Zero Trust to the browser.
  • Zscaler Deception[6]Zscaler Deception is used to detect machine-speed attacker behavior.
  • Zscaler AppProtection[4]Protects private apps from web- and identity-based attacks.
  • AI Guard[8]Provides an overview of the users and AI applications that AI Guard manages.
  • Zscaler Cloud Sandbox[7]Provides protection from threats not detectable using traditional security techniques.
  • Zscaler China Premium Access[4]Delivers secure connectivity for China-based employees.
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Headquarters
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Founded
Not stated on its pages2007[1]
Ownership and funding
Not stated on its pagesPublic (NASDAQ: ZS)[2][4][13][14]
Named customers
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Recent news
  • March 5, 2026Xcitium introduced a Google Workspace integration that ingests Google Workspace logs into its MDR service.[3]
  • May 21, 2026Zscaler announced its intent to acquire Symmetry Systems, a company that maps identities and data access for AI security.[12]
  • February 5, 2026Zscaler announced it has acquired SquareX to extend its Zero Trust capabilities into the browser.[13]
G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
  • G2: listed, seen November 3, 2026[4]
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
  • G2: listed, seen November 10, 2026[14]
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
Who it fits
From its own pages, Xcitium sells mainly to organizations that want zero trust protection across endpoints, networks and cloud workloads. Xcitium offers Managed SOC services for MSPs and MSSPs, so service providers are a named audience. Xcitium names a family-owned distribution company among its customers. Xcitium also names a non-profit healthcare organization among its customers.From its own pages, Zscaler sells to organisations that need secure remote access to business applications for a hybrid workforce. Zscaler extends zero trust access to private applications for users in headquarters and branch offices. Zscaler addresses government and federal cybersecurity. Zscaler addresses state and local government operations. Zscaler offers solutions for UK healthcare organisations such as the NHS. Zscaler offers a SaaS-delivered solution for China-based employees.
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October 7, 2026November 5, 2026

Where they overlap

  • Xcitium and Zscaler are both filed under Zero trust network access and SASE and SSE.

Where they differ, field by field

  • Xcitium's primary category is EDR and XDR; Zscaler's is SASE and SSE.
  • Xcitium is also filed under Cloud-native application protection (CNAPP). Zscaler is also filed under Firewalls and NGFW and Remote browser isolation.
  • Xcitium lists CNAPP. Zscaler lists Zscaler Zero Trust Browser, Zscaler Deception, Zscaler AppProtection, AI Guard, Zscaler Cloud Sandbox and 1 more.
  • Zscaler was founded in 2007.
  • Zscaler is a public company listed on NASDAQ as ZS.

What it sells: Zscaler

What Zscaler Zero Trust Browser does[5]
Zscaler combines AI-based isolation of web threats with Browser Detection and Response (BDR) capabilities. Zscaler provides cloud-delivered and in-browser data loss prevention, including screenshot and keystroke logger protection. Zscaler enforces browser security through an extension, an enterprise browser, or cloud browser isolation.
What Zscaler AppProtection does[4]
Zscaler AppProtection streamlines private access management. Zscaler AppProtection is a key part of ZPA.
What Zscaler Cloud Sandbox does[7]
GHD uses Zscaler Cloud Sandbox to provide further protection from threats not detectable using traditional security techniques. A Zscaler dashboard widget shows the flow and dispensation of files sent to the sandbox.
What Zscaler China Premium Access does[4]
Zscaler China Premium Access is a SaaS-delivered solution. Zscaler China Premium Access delivers secure connectivity for China-based employees as a SaaS-delivered solution.

Questions about Xcitium and Zscaler

What do Xcitium and Zscaler sell?
Xcitium sells CNAPP. Zscaler sells Zscaler Zero Trust Browser, Zscaler Deception, Zscaler AppProtection, AI Guard, Zscaler Cloud Sandbox and 1 more.
Are Xcitium and Zscaler in the same category?
They share Zero trust network access and SASE and SSE. Xcitium's primary category is EDR and XDR and Zscaler's is SASE and SSE.
When were Xcitium and Zscaler founded?
Zscaler was founded in 2007.
Who owns Xcitium and Zscaler?
Zscaler is a public company listed on NASDAQ as ZS.
Who are Xcitium and Zscaler sold to?
From its own pages, Xcitium sells mainly to organizations that want zero trust protection across endpoints, networks and cloud workloads. From its own pages, Zscaler sells to organisations that need secure remote access to business applications for a hybrid workforce.
What have Xcitium and Zscaler announced recently?
March 5, 2026: Xcitium introduced a Google Workspace integration that ingests Google Workspace logs into its MDR service. May 21, 2026: Zscaler announced its intent to acquire Symmetry Systems, a company that maps identities and data access for AI security.

About Xcitium

Xcitium sells a zero trust cybersecurity platform that protects endpoints, networks and cloud workloads from zero-day threats by isolating unknown files until they are analyzed and given a verdict. Xcitium says it exists to ensure that people can embrace technology fully, without the shadow of insecurity hanging over them.

Xcitium describes its approach as zero trust auto-containment. Xcitium isolates unknowns at run-time until they are analyzed and given a verdict of good or bad. Unknowns are allowed to execute in virtual resources, where they cannot do any damage. Xcitium says its approach allows executables to run in virtualized containers where they cannot do any damage.

Xcitium contrasts this with traditional detection-based security. Xcitium says traditional security models only recognize and prevent known malware, leaving organizations vulnerable to unknown threats. Xcitium says there is always a lag when new malware is introduced before a solution can be created. Xcitium says the zero-day threat lag leaves systems unprotected during that window.

Xcitium offers US and EU versions of the Xcitium Enterprise Platform, and US and EU versions of a New Xcitium MSP Platform. Xcitium says its Zero Trust Auto Containment protects endpoints, networks and cloud workloads from zero-day threats and lets customers run their business without fear of malware or ransomware.[1]

On the endpoint side, Xcitium offers ZeroDwell Containment, EPP and Next-Gen EDR to give full context of an attack and how hackers are attempting to breach a network. Xcitium monitors endpoint device activities and policy violations and provides threat hunting and SOC services with 24/7 threat management. Xcitium offers Managed SOC services for MSPs and MSSPs. Xcitium also offers outsourced zero trust managed security with options for protecting endpoints, clouds and networks.[1][5]

Xcitium Complete XDR uses a 24x7x365 team of SOC analysts to conduct in-depth investigations. Xcitium's XDR platform lets its respondents automate the forensic collection process, block activity in real-time, isolate endpoints from the network and execute custom commands. Xcitium's cybersecurity experts continuously hunt through generated logs looking for anomalous and suspicious activity across a customer's organization. Xcitium baselines a customer's environment for known good behavior and alerts on deviations outside those recorded patterns. Xcitium's incident response team conducts in-depth forensic investigations and provides a detailed timeline of attack activity derived from digital forensics. Xcitium says its Verdict Cloud integration checks process execution through hash submission.[6]

For cloud workloads, Xcitium's Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) provides automated zero trust cloud security for cloud-based applications and cloud workloads, including infrastructure DevOps from code to runtime.[5]

Xcitium names customers on its case studies. Gem State Paper & Supply is a family-owned janitorial paper and supply distribution company with over 75 employees serving customers in the Northwest region of the United States. The Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre is a non-profit healthcare organization located in Southwestern Ontario.[1][5][6]

Xcitium on the record

Sources

Xcitium full record

  1. [1]xcitium.comXcitium · xcitium.com · undated page, accessed October 7, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]#1 Zero Trust Cybersecurity Platform | XcitiumXcitium · undated page, accessed October 31, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]Release Notes: Xcitium Enterprise & Platform Update - March 05 2026Xcitium Forum · published March 5, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Xcitium Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features - G2G2 · undated page, accessed October 31, 2026 · Tier C
  5. [5]XDR Cyber Security | Benefits of Cybersecurity SolutionsXcitium · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Extended Detection & Response (XDR) | XcitiumXcitium · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]Case Studies for Cybersecurity | XcitiumXcitium · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A

Zscaler full record

  1. [1]About zscalerZscaler · zscaler.com · undated page, accessed November 5, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]zscaler.comZscaler · zscaler.com · undated page, accessed November 5, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]Leading Cloud Enterprise Security Provider for Zero TrustZscaler · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Products & Solutions | ZscalerZscaler · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Zscaler Zero Trust BrowserZscaler · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Stop Frontier AI with Deception | Zscaler CybersecurityZscaler · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]GHD Case Study | Customer Stories | ZscalerZscaler · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]About AI Guard Dashboard | ZscalerZscaler · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Viewing the Cybersecurity Dashboard | ZscalerZscaler · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]About Custom Dashboards | ZscalerZscaler · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]About Alerts | ZscalerZscaler · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]Zscaler to Acquire Symmetry Systems, Combining Zero Trust and Access Graph Technology to Map and Secure AI Agent Communication | Zscaler, Inc.Zscaler, Inc. · published May 21, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]Zscaler Acquires SquareX to Advance Zero Trust Browser Security for the AI Era | ZscalerZscaler · published February 5, 2026 · Tier A
  14. [14]Zscaler Internet Access Reviews & Product DetailsG2 · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier C

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