McAfee Endpoint (ePO) Security offers various endpoint security solutions to managed devices. This article provides best practices recommendations to ensure smooth interoperability of Netskope Client and McAfee Endpoint Security installed in a managed device.
Recommended Reading
We recommend that you read these articles to gain a better understanding of how Client works and its interoperability with 3rd party apps.
This best practices and configurations are based on the following product versions.
McAfee Endpoint Security: 10.7
Netskope Client: 120.0.0
Microsoft Windows 10
Interoperability Configuration Requirements
We recommend the following configuration requirement to ensure Netskope Client is able to steer traffic to Netskope cloud and also allow McAfee to process their traffic without any conflicts.
Configurations in McAfee ePO Console
Default policies in McAfee ePO does not introduce restrictions on Netskope Client traffic. However, when creating a new policy ensure that the ports 80 and 443 are enabled and allowed in the McAfee Security Firewall rules.
Note
HTTP/HTTPS traffic (via 80 and 443) is enabled and allowed in default firewall policy
Login to McAfee MVISION ePO.
From the top menu bar, click Policy Catalog.
From the Products list, select Endpoint Security Firewall.
Client New Policy button.
For the new policy
Select Category.
Select McAfee Default for Create a policy based on this existing policy option.
Give a Name for the policy and Click OK to complete this step.
In the list of Rules, click the Edit button of the policy that you created.
Under Firewall Rules, expand Web/FTP. In the Remote Port column, ensure that ports 80, 443 are Enabled and Allowed for outbound HTTP/HTTPS traffic.
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If the ports are not allowed or enabled, click the Edit button open the Edit Rule page to select the Allow option listed under Actions and select Enable rule under Status.
Click Save. This process ensures that the Netskope Client can steer traffic from the managed device to Netskope cloud.
Configuration in Netskope Tenant WebUI
In the Netskope tenant WebUI, add McAfee Agent as a certificate pinned app exception and add a set of McAfee URLs as domain exception to the appropriate steering configuration.
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Type the chosen virtual number into the registration field of the app or website.
Most basic "receive SMS" features on the site are free and require no registration. Critical Risks and Safety Tips
Look for the most recently added numbers. These "fresh" numbers are less likely to be flagged as "already used" by sites like WhatsApp or PayPal. sms24me new numbers top
While convenient, users should be aware of significant privacy and security trade-offs:
Return to the SMS24.me page for that specific number and click "Refresh" until your verification code appears in the public list. Benefits of Using New Virtual Numbers Type the chosen virtual number into the registration
Access services that are region-locked to specific countries.
The "new numbers" section is vital because many platforms block older public numbers once they’ve been used for too many accounts. Go to the official SMS24.me portal.
SMS24.me is a free online service that provides from various countries, including the USA, Canada, UK, and Russia. These virtual numbers allow you to receive SMS verification codes (OTPs) for website registrations or app sign-ups without using your personal SIM card. How to Use SMS24.me for New Numbers
Interoperability Validation
Netskope Client Functions
Netskope Client is validated to work smoothly with McAfee ePO. To view the validation tests for Netskope Client, see Netskope Client Interoperability
McAfee Functions
McAfee functions were validated by executing the following tasks:
Security status of all products were verified to be up to date (OK) from the McAfee Mctray.
Security packages (V2 DAT, Extra DAT) updated successfully the McAfee agent.
Successfully installed McAfee ePO in the device that already had Netskope Client.
McAfee ePO console displayed appropriate status when McAfee products where uninstalled from devices.
