Zscaler ZDTA - Zscaler Digital Transformation Administrator

A ZIA Sublocation is defined as a subsection of a corporate Location that is used to separate different types of traffic, such as traffic from employees versus guest traffic. This segmentation allows granular application of policies and better control over different user groups within the same corporate location. Sublocations help in organizing and managing traffic flows for better policy enforcement and reporting.

When the Zscaler Client Connector launches, it initially interacts with the Zscaler Central Authority portal. This portal provides the Client Connector with information about the user's domain and the configured identity provider (IdP). This interaction allows the Client Connector to direct the user to the appropriate authentication endpoint and apply the correct access policies.

The study guide emphasizes the role of the Central Authority in managing user domain information and identity provider details for authentication flows.

Phishing campaigns, exploit kits, watering‑hole sites, and leveraging an existing compromise are all widely observed vectors for delivering malware, as they effectively trick users or exploit vulnerabilities to gain initial footholds.

Users receive conditional access only once they satisfy the policy’s authorization and security criteria, ensuring device posture, user identity, and any other checks have passed before they can reach the segmented application.

Imported MIP labels are applied as matching criteria within a custom DLP Policy, letting ZIA inspect data in motion and enforce actions (block, quarantine, notify) based on the sensitivity label assigned by Microsoft Information Protection.

Administrators can build custom dictionaries by defining the exact keywords, phrases, or regex patterns that reflect their organization’s sensitive data. Zscaler then uses these dictionaries in its data‑in‑motion policies to accurately identify and block or protect matching content.

SSH tunneling falls under unsanctioned protocol use, which Zscaler’s Cloud App Control feature detects via deep packet inspection and then blocks according to policy.

By blocking suspected phishing sites in the Advanced Threats policy, you stop users from reaching malicious pages engineered to capture their credentials.

Z-Tunnel 2.0 upgrades over 1.0 by carrying all ports and protocols through the Cloud Firewall for inspection - rather than being limited to just HTTP/HTTPS - ensuring full visibility and control.