Netskope Global Technical Success (GTS)

DeepSeek - Block Web Access

Netskope Cloud Version - 122

Objective

Block DeepSeek Web Access

Prerequisite

Netskope CASB Inline license is required

Context

How to block DeepSeek Web Access via Realtime Protection Policy

Do You Know?

• Netskope acknowledges DeepSeek as a Cloud Application and provides a pre-defined cloud app connector. Netskope classifies deepseek.com under the 'Generative AI' web category.
• As of Feb 06, 2025 with Netskope’s DeepSeek predefined connector, customers can exercise control over the following activities:

Configuration

Self Learning Module - Link

Create a Realtime protection policy

Path: Netskope Tenant UI >>> Policies >>> Real-time Protection >>> New Policy

Verification

Access DeepSeek - https://www.deepseek.com

Note - User Notification format used above Link

Terms and Conditions

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• 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).
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