To track the progress and device count of the latest Netskope Client deployment, you can use the following methods:

Use Netskope Digital Experience Management to monitor the status:

Netskope Digital Experience Management (DEM) provides visibility into the performance and status of applications and devices. You can use this tool to monitor the deployment status and ensure that the new client version is being deployed correctly across the organization.

Use the Devices page under Settings to view and filter the required data:

The Devices page in the Netskope console provides detailed information about all devices managed by Netskope. You can filter this data to view the specific deployment status of the latest Netskope Client version, helping you track the progress and identify any issues.

Netskope Knowledge Portal: Digital Experience Management

Netskope Knowledge Portal: Devices Page

Two primary advantages of Netskope's Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) architecture are: no on-premises hardware required for policy enforcement and single management console. Netskope's SASE architecture delivers network and security services as cloud-based services that can be accessed from any location and device. This eliminates the need for on-premises hardware appliances such as firewalls, proxies, VPNs, etc., that are costly to maintain and scale. Netskope's SASE architecture also provides a single management console that allows administrators to configure and monitor all the network and security services from one place. This simplifies IT operations and reduces complexity and overhead.Reference:Netskope SASEWhat is SASE?

The Cloud Confidence Index (CCI) page in Netskope provides various metrics and information about an application. Among these, the two relevant pieces of information displayed are:

Top users by sessions: This metric provides insights into which users are most active within the application, giving a view of user engagement and activity levels.

GDPR readiness: This metric indicates how well the application complies with GDPR regulations, providing a readiness score or status based on the app's handling of personal data.

These metrics help administrators and security professionals to evaluate the usage and compliance status of cloud applications.

Using the REST API v2 UCI Impact Endpoints.

Netskope Knowledge Portal: Dataexport Iterator Endpoints.

To monitor IPsec tunnels to a Netskope data plane, it is essential to ensure the stability and responsiveness of the tunnels. The recommended steps involve enabling monitoring mechanisms that detect and respond to tunnel failures. Here's a detailed explanation of the two recommended steps:

Enable IKE Dead Peer Detection (DPD) for each tunnel:

Implementation: Configure DPD in the IPsec settings of the perimeter device. This ensures that if the Netskope data plane is unreachable, the tunnel is automatically terminated and re-negotiated.

Send ICMP requests to the Netskope location's Probe IP:

Implementation: Set up regular ICMP requests (ping) from the perimeter device to the Netskope Probe IPs. This allows for continuous monitoring of the tunnel's health and immediate detection of connectivity issues.

REST API v2 Overview - Netskope Knowledge Portal

Using the REST API v2 dataexport Iterator Endpoints - Netskope Knowledge Portal

Using the REST API v2 UCI Impact Endpoints - Netskope Knowledge Portal

A Netskope Virtual Appliance is a software-based appliance that can be deployed on-premises or in the cloud to provide various functions and features for the Netskope Security Cloud platform. One use for deploying a Netskope Virtual Appliance is as an endpoint for Netskope Private Access (NPA), which is a service that allows users to securely access private applications without exposing them to the internet or using VPNs. Another use for deploying a Netskope Virtual Appliance is as a Secure Forwarder to steer traffic from on-premises devices or networks to the Netskope platform for inspection and policy enforcement. Using a Netskope Virtual Appliance as a local reverse-proxy to secure a SaaS application or as a log parser to discover in-use cloud applications are not valid uses, as these functions are performed by other components of the Netskope Security Cloud platform, such as the Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) or the Cloud XD engine.Reference:Netskope Security Cloud Operation & Administration (NSCO&A) - Classroom Course, Module 2: Architecture Overview; [Netskope Private Access]; [Netskope Secure Forwarder].