Internet Access and AI Service Access - connecting with or without the Secure Access Module

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Determine whether to use the Secure Access Module to direct end user internet traffic to the Internet Access Gateway.

Zero Trust Secure Access Internet Access provides you the option of using an installed module on end-user devices or alternative authentication methods to transfer internet traffic to your Internet Access Gateway, which takes actions based on your Internet Access rules.

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To manage access to specific AI services and enable advanced AI content generation checks, go to Secure Access Rules and create at least one AI service access rule.

Access Type	Description	Benefits
With the Secure Access Module	Installed on end-user devices and integrated with your IAM solution, the module transfers connection attempts to the Internet Access Gateway that enforces Internet Access Control rules	Also manages Private Access connections to internal corporate resources Integrates completely with your IAM allowing seamless SSO with minimal user interaction Provides device-based access rules ensuring authorization on both the user and device levels Does not require specific browser usage
Without the Secure Access Module	Using PAC files, proxy chaining, or port forwarding forwards your end-user traffic to the Internet Access Gateway that enforces Internet Access Control rules	Agent-less solution Supported by most major browsers