Netskope Global Technical Success (GTS)
Netskope DLP : Securing Source Code in Google Gemini Interactions Activity ‘Upload’
Netskope Cloud Version - 123
Objective
DLP in the source code of Google Gemini activity - "Upload"
Prerequisites
Netskope Inline CASB license is required
Context
End-users often utilize Google Gemini for unofficial purposes, sometimes sharing sensitive source code-level information, inadvertently exposing their organization to potential data exfiltration risks. This article highlights how Netskope effectively addresses this concern. Netskope DLP can swiftly detect source codes within the chat environment and proactively prevent the unauthorized transmission of sensitive data
Do you Know?
- Netskope acknowledges Google Gemini as a Cloud Application and provides a pre-defined cloud app connector.
- As of Feb 24, 2025 with Netskope’s Google Gemini predefined connector, customers can exercise control over the following activities:
Configuration
Step 1 - DLP profile
- Netskope's predefined DLP profile effectively detects source codes
Path: Netskope Tenant UI >>> Policies >>> DLP
- The predefined DLP profile can detect source codes written in below programming languages
Step 2 - Real-Time Protection policy
Path: Netskope Tenant UI >>> Policies >>> Real-time Protection >>> New Policy
Verification
- For testing I copied a random code written in C++ from Link
- Access Google Gemini and upload the C++ source code
- Netskope DLP detected C++ source code and now Google Gemini does not upload the file
- Check policy hits
- If desired results are not obtained, verifying the SSL inspection settings is Step 1
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'.
