Netskope Global Technical Success (GTS)
LinkedIn - Block Web Access
Netskope Cloud Version - 125
Objective
Block LinkedIn Web Access
Prerequisite
Netskope NGSWG / CASB Inline license is required
Context
How to block LinkedIn Web Access via Realtime Protection Policy
Do You Know?
- Netskope acknowledges LinkedIn as a Cloud Application and provides a pre-defined cloud app connector.
- As of April 29, 2025 with Netskope’s LinkedIn predefined connector, customers can exercise control over the following activities:
- Netskope categorizes LinkedIn under the ‘Professional Networking' web category.
Lab Recreate
- Create a Realtime protection policy
Path: Netskope Tenant UI >>> Policies >>> Real-time Protection >>> New Policy
Verification
Access LinkedIn - LinkedIn
Note - User Notification format used above Link
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Notes
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