Zscaler launches solution to enable zero-trust security for IoT, OT devices
Zscaler
on Wednesday launched the 'Zscaler Cellular' solution for
Internet of Things
(IoT) and Operational Technology (OT) devices, eliminating the need for additional software or virtual networks for secure connections.
In a statement, the company said that the solution delivers 'resilient connectivity' by ensuring IoT and OT devices automatically connect to any mobile network globally, while providing zero attack surface by isolating each device on its 'private island', with all connections securely routed through the Zscaler platform.
'With the introduction of
Zscaler Cellular
, we have extended the power of the Zero Trust Exchange to IoT and OT devices with an easy 'install and go' SIM card that securely connects to any cellular network,' said Nathan Howe, group VP of emerging technologies at Zscaler. .
As enterprises rapidly deploy IoT/OT devices across diverse environments, traditional firewall and VPN-based security models do not adequately meet the demands of today's mobile and distributed organisations, leaving devices exposed to cyber threats.
Legacy methods rely on costly infrastructure that cannot scale, while mobile networks can not enforce zero-trust principles by design, resulting in security blind spots and expanding attack surfaces.
Through solutions like Zscaler Cellular and Zscaler Cellular Edge, and collaborations with telecom companies such as
NTT
, enterprises gain
managed security services
that address the unique challenges of securing distributed, cellular-connected environments.
Zscaler Cellular will become available globally in August 2025. The solution is already in use by leading organisations, including Sandvik and Maverick Transportation.
'By leveraging Zero Trust with cellular networks, Zscaler helps eliminate longstanding visibility and control gaps that have plagued enterprises for years. It's the first solution I've seen that brings cloud-scale security to every connected device with the simplicity of activating a SIM,' said Zeus Kerravala, founder and principal analyst, ZK Research.
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