Netskope NSK101 Online Access

A real-time policy is a type of policy in Netskope’s CASB that allows you to control the actions that users can perform on cloud applications in real time. You can use a real-time policy to block all users from uploading data files into risky collaboration applications by specifying the following elements: the application category (such as Collaboration), the activity (such as Upload), the file type (such as Data), the risk level (such as High or Very High), and the action (such as Block). A DLP rule, a DLP profile, and a block notification are not sufficient to accomplish this task, as they are either sub-components or outcomes of a real-time policy. References: Netskope Security Cloud Operation & Administration (NSCO&A) - Classroom Course, Module 5: Real-Time Policies, Lesson 1: Real-Time Policy Overview and Lesson 2: Real-Time Policy Configuration.

To deploy Netskope’s zero trust network access (ZTNA) solution, NPA, you need to enable Steer all Private Apps in your existing steering configuration(s) from the admin console. This will allow you to create private app profiles and assign them to your applications. NPA will then provide secure and granular access to your applications without exposing them to the internet or requiring VPNs. References: [Netskope Private Access (NPA) Deployment Guide]

 Adaptive Zero Trust Data Protection Overview:

Netskope's Adaptive Zero Trust Data Protection ensures that data is protected based on continuous risk assessments and adaptive policies that respond to changing contexts and threats.

 Contextual Risk Awareness:

This capability involves understanding the context around data access and usage to assess risk dynamically.

Netskope leverages various signals such as user behavior, device security posture, location, and other factors to gauge risk levels.

By continuously evaluating these factors, Netskope can enforce appropriate security measures in real-time.

 Continuous Adaptive Policies:

Policies in the Netskope platform adapt continuously based on the assessed risk and changing contexts.

These policies are not static; they evolve based on ongoing risk assessments and threat intelligence.

Adaptive policies ensure that security measures are always aligned with the current threat landscape and organizational requirements.

 References:

For detailed capabilities and how they are implemented, refer to the Netskope documentation on Adaptive Zero Trust Data Protection​​​​.

To determine which data plane a user is traversing, an administrator can use the following methods:

Settings -> Security Cloud Platform -> Client Configuration: This section provides details about the client configurations and the data planes assigned to different users or groups. By reviewing the client configuration, administrators can determine the data plane a user is connected to.

SkopeIT -> Alerts -> View Details: In the SkopeIT alerts, administrators can view detailed information about user activities, including the data plane through which the user traffic is being routed. This provides real-time insights into the user's path through the Netskope infrastructure.

References:

Netskope documentation on configuring and managing the Security Cloud Platform and client configurations.

Guides on using SkopeIT to monitor user activities and view detailed alert information.