How is user attribution managed within the Zscaler Client Connector?

User attribution within the Zscaler Client Connector is primarily managed by transparent authentication. This method allows the Zscaler platform to automatically determine the user's identity without the need for manual input or additional verification steps. By leveraging transparent authentication, users can seamlessly authenticate into the Zscaler environment as they access applications and resources, which enhances user experience and maintains security.

Transparent authentication supports various authentication methods such as SAML, Kerberos, and others, ensuring that user attribution is both secure and efficient. This capability allows for real-time tracking of user actions and activities without interrupting their workflow, which is vital for maintaining the productivity of users while ensuring security measures are in place.

The other options, while relevant to different contexts, do not effectively manage user attribution in the same efficient way. Manual user input could lead to errors and inconsistencies, IP-based tracking may not accurately identify users if they are behind shared IP addresses, and relying solely on email verification could introduce delays and administrative overheads, making them less effective compared to the advantages of transparent authentication.