Zscaler-SquareX Deal Boosts Zero Trust, Secure Browsing Capabilities

Zscaler has acquired SquareX, an early-stage Singapore-founded provider of a Chromium browser extension that offers browser detection and response (BDR) capabilities, and plans to integrate the technology into its Zero Trust Exchange within the coming months. SquareX — founded in 2023 with a small installed base but backed by seed and Series A funding — aims to provide in-browser threat detection and response to fill gaps left by secure web gateways; the acquisition occurs amid broader market moves by rivals to offer secure enterprise browsers and enhanced browser security features.