Head-to-head · Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software
Trellix Intrusion Prevention System vs Zscaler Cloud IPS
Trellix Intrusion Prevention System leads on 0 checks, Zscaler Cloud IPS on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreTrellix Intrusion Prevention System · 8.8/10
- Most featuresTrellix Intrusion Prevention System · 4 of 4
Trellix Intrusion Prevention System scores higher on our rubric for intrusion detection and prevention software: 8.8 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #9.
On deployment model, Trellix Intrusion Prevention System gives you Hybrid where Zscaler Cloud IPS offers Cloud. On network scope, Trellix Intrusion Prevention System gives you Multi-scope where Zscaler Cloud IPS offers Network.
Trellix Intrusion Prevention System is the better fit for broad hybrid IPS and malware defense. Zscaler Cloud IPS is the better fit for cloud IPS for distributed user traffic.
- Trellix Intrusion Prevention System fits best
Broad hybrid IPS and malware defense
- Zscaler Cloud IPS fits best
Cloud IPS for distributed user traffic
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Side by side
| Feature | Trellix Intrusion Prevention System 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Zscaler Cloud IPS 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #4 in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software | #9 in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software |
| Best for | Broad hybrid IPS and malware defense | Cloud IPS for distributed user traffic |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Linux, Windows | Web |
| Support | Community, Docs | Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 200+ integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Enterprise |
| Features Trellix Intrusion Prevention System 4/4 · Zscaler Cloud IPS 3/4 | ||
| Inline blocking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Encrypted traffic inspection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cloud workload support | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Threat intelligence | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment model | Hybrid | Cloud |
| Network scope | Multi-scope | Network |
| Supported platforms | Cloud | Cloud |
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| Our verdict | Trellix Intrusion Prevention System protects network traffic across on-premises, virtual, hybrid, and cloud environments. It is designed for organizations that need more than basic signature matching, with detection and prevention for… Read the review → |
Zscaler Cloud IPS is a cloud-delivered intrusion prevention service for organizations that need traffic inspection and threat prevention across distributed users, applications, and internet connections. It filters traffic through Zscaler’s… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Trellix Intrusion Prevention System — where it wins
- Combines inline blocking with signatureless, behavioral, and reputation-based detection
- Inspects inbound and outbound SSL traffic and supports malware emulation
- Integrates with Trellix security tools and AWS Gateway Load Balancer
Where it doesn't
- Requires a sales contact for pricing
- Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of focused IPS deployments
- Centralized web management does not replace deployment planning across environments
Zscaler Cloud IPS — where it wins
- Always-on protection regardless of user location or connection type
- Inline anomaly detection with signature- and policy-based enforcement
- SIEM, SOAR, and XDR integrations support security operations workflows
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales rather than showing numerical prices
- The listed platform is web only
- 24/7 support is limited to selected support offerings
- Trellix Intrusion Prevention System8.8/10 · Pricing on request
A broad hybrid IPS for organizations needing inline blocking and malware defense.
Visit TrellixFull verdict → - Zscaler Cloud IPS8.2/10 · Pricing on request
A cloud IPS for distributed users with inline detection, TLS inspection, and security integrations.
Visit ZscalerFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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