What do App Connectors establish in the Zscaler architecture?

App Connectors play a crucial role in the Zscaler architecture by establishing secure authenticated interfaces between the Zscaler cloud and on-premises applications. This capability allows organizations to seamlessly access their applications while ensuring that the communication is secure and authenticated. By utilizing App Connectors, Zscaler provides a method for applications that reside within a corporate network to connect to the Zscaler cloud, allowing users to access these applications from any authorized device, anywhere.

The focus on securing authenticated interfaces ensures that sensitive data transmitted between users and applications is protected against unauthorized access and potential threats. This is especially important in today’s hybrid and remote work environments, where applications are accessed from various locations outside traditional networks.

The other choices relate to functionalities that are not the primary purpose of App Connectors. For instance, real-time performance tracking involves monitoring network latency and application availability, which is outside the scope of what App Connectors define. Additionally, data encryption protocols are implemented as part of the secure communication framework but are not explicitly managed by App Connectors themselves; rather, they rely on established security standards. Firewall rule management pertains to network security controls unrelated to the function of App Connectors in enabling secure access to applications.