Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZS), the leader in cloud security, today announced it is the first Independent Software Vendor (ISV) to earn the Healthcare ISV Competency, Education ISV Competency, and all three subcategories of the newly relaunched Amazon Web Services (AWS) Government Competency, which includes National Security & Defense, Public Safety, and Citizen Services.

This milestone recognizes Zscaler as an AWS partner with demonstrated expertise in delivering high-quality solutions that help government agencies and public sector institutions meet mandates, reduce costs, drive efficiencies, and boost innovation. Earning these new AWS Competency badges reaffirms Zscaler’s commitment to helping government, education, and healthcare institutions modernize effectively while maintaining the highest standards of security and performance. 

“Whether protecting students from online threats, enabling healthcare organizations to deliver better patient care, or supporting governments in securing their most sensitive data, these competencies demonstrate the depth of solutions Zscaler offers to AWS’ public sector customers globally,” said Peter Amirkhan, Senior Vice President, Public Sector, Zscaler. “The rigid evaluation process behind these badges highlights the breadth of our capabilities and our unwavering commitment to excellence. Earning all three Public Sector Competency badges takes our long-standing relationship with AWS to the next level, solidifying our role in delivering trusted, innovative solutions for education, healthcare, and government customers around the world.” 

This announcement also signals Zscaler’s growing momentum in emerging technologies. As part of its ongoing partnership with AWS, Zscaler is expanding efforts in Generative AI adoption and supporting the activation of Sovereign Cloud regions, further helping public sector organizations address evolving security, compliance, and innovation needs. 

Through this achievement, AWS and Zscaler together offer best of breed solutions to tackle the [some of the/many of the] toughest challenges facing the public sector, such as critical infrastructure protection. Public sector agencies can now more confidently leverage Zscaler’s validated capabilities to advance mission goals and accelerate digital transformation without compromising security or compliance.