Netskope Global Technical Success (GTS)
Mozilla Firefox - Blocking Browser Extensions
Netskope Cloud Version - 134
Objective
Block Mozilla Firefox extensions and add-ons.
Prerequisite
Netskope Next-Gen SWG license
Context
The business use case is to prevent users from installing browser extensions and add-ons in Mozilla Firefox
Do You Know?
- Mozilla Firefox does offer a dedicated platform called the Mozilla Firefox Add-ons, where users can discover, download, and manage extensions and add-ons.
Configuration
- Block access to the Mozilla Firefox Add-ons – This stops users from browsing and installing extensions directly from the official site.
Path: Netskope Tenant UI >>> Policies >>> Real-time Protection >>> Policies >>> URL Lists >>> New URL Lists
Path: Netskope Tenant UI >>> Policies >>> Real-time Protection >>> Policies >>> Custom Categories >>> New Category
Path: Netskope Tenant UI >>> Policies >>> Real-time Protection >>> New Policy
Verification
Access Mozilla Firefox Add-ons
Note - User Notification format used above Link
Author Notes
- With the above configuration, you are implementing controls to block the download of browser extensions and add-ons in Mozilla Firefox.
- However, it's still possible for end users to manually install extensions by downloading or copy-pasting on their machine from other sources.
- To achieve complete control over Mozilla Firefox and prevent such actions, end-user devices should be managed through an MDM (Mobile Device Management) solution, allowing the IT team to enforce strict policies and maintain full control over the machines.
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'.
