Netskope Global Technical Success (GTS)
Brave Browser - Restrict Installations from the Web
Netskope Cloud Version - 126
Objective
Restrict End-Users from Downloading Brave Browser from the Web
Prerequisite
Next-Gen SWG License
Context
End users can download the Brave Browser through both official and unofficial channels. The native Brave Browser application is available for download from the official website, as well as from various third-party sources.
Official Channel
Third-party Sources
Do You Know?
- Netskope acknowledges Brave as a Cloud Application and provides a pre-defined cloud app connector.
- As of May 22, 2025 with Netskope’s Brave predefined connector, customers can exercise control over the following activities:
- Netskope categorizes Brave under the 'Security' web category.
Configuration
Official Channel
- Create a Realtime protection policy
Path: Netskope Tenant UI >>> Policies >>> Real-time Protection >>> New Policy
Third-party Sources
Step 1: Create a custom URL category
Path: Netskope Tenant UI >>> Policies >>> Profile - - - URL Lists
Path: Netskope Tenant UI >>> Policies >>> Profile - - - Custom Categories
Step 2: Realtime protection policy
Path: Netskope Tenant UI >>> Policies >>> Real-time Protection >>> New Policy
Policy Order
Verification
Official Channel
Note - User Notification format used above Link
Third-party Sources
Note - User Notification format used above Link
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'.
