Netskope Explained - Reverse Proxy

This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to configure reverse proxy policies using Netskope, demonstrating its effectiveness in managing web traffic and securing cloud-based activities. The demonstration begins with a setup where all web traffic is steered to a Netskope tenant in the cloud, effectively blocking file downloads from cloud storage sites when accessed through a company device. By logging into the Netskope cloud tenant and reviewing the policies, it's shown that these controls are applied when users connect via a Netskope client.

The video further explores what happens when the Netskope client is disabled or if a user logs in from a personal device. Without the client, users can bypass the download restrictions, which poses a security risk. To mitigate this, a Netskope reverse proxy is configured and integrated with Google Drive via Okta. This ensures that even without the client, traffic is routed through Netskope, maintaining the security policies. The reverse proxy seamlessly intercepts the traffic during authentication, enforcing the same controls as the Netskope client, preventing unauthorised downloads and ensuring data security across all devices.