Client Connector - Chromebook

Zscaler Client Connector for Chromebook

The Zscaler Client Connector for Chromebook is designed to enhance the security of Chromebooks in enterprise environments. It includes both Zscaler Internet Access and Zscaler Private Access modules, providing comprehensive protection for users.

Key Features:

• Unified Security: The application combines Zscaler Internet Access and Zscaler Private Access to ensure robust security across all applications and browsing activities.
• Device Administrator Permission: This app utilizes the Device Administrator permission to manage and secure the device effectively.
• VpnService for Network Security: By leveraging VpnService, the Zscaler Client Connector creates an encrypted tunnel, ensuring that all network communications are secure and protected.
• Zero-Touch Enrollment: The application supports automatic creation of a lightweight HTTP tunnel, connecting the user's endpoint directly to Zscaler's cloud security platform without the need for PAC files or authentication cookies.
• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): It offers seamless MFA support through SAML, enhancing the security of the enrollment process.
• Special Permissions: The application requires specific permissions like QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES to secure the application and apply necessary traffic rules.

Important Notes:

• Enterprise Subscription Required: To use the Zscaler Client Connector, you must have an active enterprise subscription to Zscaler's Mobile Security service.
• IT Instructions: Follow the instructions provided by your IT organization to properly configure and use this application.
• Query All Packages: The app uses the QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES permission to secure the application and enforce traffic rules.
• Encrypted Tunnel: The application employs VpnService to create an encrypted tunnel, ensuring that all data transmitted over the network is secured.

In today's mobile-first world, mobility has increased business productivity, but it also introduces new security challenges. The need to provide consistent security across unmanaged devices is critical. Traditional security appliances often fail to detect threats originating from mobile apps. With the Zscaler Client Connector for Chromebook, you can ensure that your endpoints remain secure, even when they are outside your corporate network.