Global Secure Access clients

The Global Secure Access client allows organizations control over network traffic at the end-user computing device, giving organizations the ability to route specific traffic profiles through Microsoft Entra Internet Access and Microsoft Entra Private Access. Routing traffic in this method allows for more controls like continuous access evaluation (CAE), device compliance, or multifactor authentication to be required for resource access.

The Global Secure Access client acquires traffic using a lightweight filter (LWF) driver, while many other Security Service Edge (SSE) solutions integrate as a virtual private network (VPN) connection. This distinction allows the Global Secure Access client to coexist with these other solutions. The Global Secure Access client acquires traffic based on the traffic forwarding profiles you configure.

Available clients

You install the client on a device, such as computer or phone, and then use Global Secure Access settings in the Microsoft Entra admin center to secure the device. Clients are currently available for Windows, Android, macOS, and iOS. To learn how to install the Windows client, see Global Secure Access client for Windows. To learn how to install the Android client, see Global Secure Access client for Android. To learn how to install the macOS client, see Global Secure Access client for macOS. To learn how to install the iOS client, see Global Secure Access client for iOS.

Related content

• Global Secure Access client for Windows
• Global Secure Access client for Android
• Global Secure Access client for macOS
• Global Secure Access client for iOS
• Client for Windows version release notes