How does Zscaler manage to block suspicious traffic for analysis?

Zscaler effectively manages to block suspicious traffic by redirecting requests to a deceptive IP address, which allows for the analysis of potentially harmful traffic without directly impacting the user's experience. This technique is part of a broader strategy to ensure security while maintaining access and functionality for legitimate users.

In this scenario, the redirection to a deceptive IP serves multiple purposes. It can isolate suspicious activity, enabling further analysis to determine the nature of the traffic while preventing potential threats from reaching sensitive data or systems. By diverting the traffic, Zscaler can employ advanced analytics and threat detection mechanisms to scrutinize the behavior of the data without compromising an organization's security posture.

Employing other methods such as ignoring user traffic could expose the network to significant risks, while indiscriminate blocking would disrupt normal operations and hinder productivity. Using a VPN might obscure user locations but does not specifically address the need to analyze or manage suspicious traffic. Therefore, redirecting requests to a deceptive IP address is a targeted and strategic approach to enhance security and facilitate threat detection.