Zscaler Acquires Browser Security Firm SquareX

Zscaler says the acquisition will allow customers to embed lightweight extensions into any browser, providing increased security and eliminating the need for third-party browsers. 

Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) on Thursday announced that it has acquired browser security firm SquareX for an undisclosed sum.

SquareX offers what it has dubbed a “Browser Detection and Response (BDR)” solution that converts any web browser into an enterprise-grade secure browser, providing the same functionality as dedicated enterprise browsers without cumbersome change management.

SquareX claims that its browser extension effectively manages threats like malicious extensions, phishing, genAI data leakage, insider threats, and more, directly within the browser environment, reducing the enterprise attack surface without compromising user experience.

With the technology provided by SquareX, Zscaler says it will be able to extend security to unmanaged devices, enabling organizations to secure users within their preferred browser – such as Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge – without the need for a ...