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 and Android. 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.