Netskope Global Technical Success (GTS)
Grok xAI - Block Web Access
Netskope Cloud Version - 124
Objective
Block Grok xAI Web Access
Prerequisite
Netskope SWG license is required
Context
How to block Grok xAI Web Access via Realtime Protection Policy
Do You Know?
- As of April 11, 2025, Netskope recognizes Grok xAI as a Cloud Application, but no pre-defined cloud app connector is available.
- Additionally, Netskope categorizes Grok under the 'Generative AI' web category.
- Grok xAI Domains
- grok.com
- grok.x.ai
- grok.x.com
- x.ai
Configuration
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
Verification
Access Grok xAI - Link
Note - User Notification format used above Link
Author Notes
- This document will be revised once Netskope introduces a pre-defined cloud app connector for Grok xAI.
- With the pre-defined cloud app connector, there is no longer a need to create a custom category for Grok xAI.
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'.
