Zscaler Private Access is a cloud-native Zero Trust access control solution designed for today's distributed network architectures. It provides unified access control for external and internal users, on-premises and cloud-hosted private resources, and helps companies migrate from secure perimeters to Zero Trust networks. The solution offers benefits such as consistent user experience at home or at the office, enhanced security through smaller attack surfaces and least privilege access policies, fast easy deployments of software solutions, and integrations with identity providers and other third-party services. However, it may not be suitable for small or mid-sized organizations due to its focus on large enterprises and opaque pricing structure. Twingate's distributed architecture for Zero Trust secure access also addresses the inherent security weaknesses of legacy VPN technologies, providing a unified approach to access control systems no matter where resources and users are located. Twingate enhances security beyond access control through features such as multi-factor authentication, device posture policies, and activity logs indexed to both users and devices. Both Zscaler and Twingate improve user experience and network performance by reducing the need for VPN gateways, which can degrade network bandwidth and increase latency. Ultimately, both solutions provide secure access for all resources with modern Zero Trust principles, making it easier to turn each resource into its own protected segment without expensive changes to network infrastructure.