Netskope Global Technical Success (GTS)

Google Chrome - Whitelist Specific Traffic from Chrome Extensions

Netskope Cloud Version - 126

Objective

Whitelist traffic from designated Chrome extensions while restricting all other network traffic.

Prerequisite

Netskope Next-Gen SWG license

Context

This article addresses the requirement to whitelist traffic from selected business-approved Google Chrome extensions, while blocking traffic from all other extensions.

Author Notes

• Kindly review the parent articles first

Configuration

• The configuration below is designed to meet a specific business requirement

Example -

1. Allow traffic only from the Grammarly Google Chrome extension 
2. While blocking all other Google Chrome extensions.

Step 1 - Create a HTTP Header Profile

Path: Netskope Tenant UI >>> Policies >>> Profiles - - - HTTP Header >>> New HTTP Header Profile

Step 2 - Create Realtime Protection Policies

Path: Netskope Tenant UI >>> Policies >>> Realtime Protection Policy >>> New Policy

1st Policy - Allow Grammarly Google Chrome Extension

2nd Policy - Block all other Google Chrome extensions

Verification

• Grammarly Extension is working as expected

Terms and Conditions

• All documented information undergoes testing and verification to ensure accuracy.
• In the future, it is possible that the application's functionality may be altered by the vendor. If any such changes are brought to our attention, we will promptly update the documentation to reflect them.

Notes

• This article is authored by Netskope Global Technical Success (GTS).
• For any further inquiries related to this article, please contact Netskope GTS by submitting a support case with 'Case Type – How To Questions'.