Netskope One Private Access (NPA) Local Broker is a software component that enables ZTNA capabilities, similar to the Netskope Cloud, within customer-owned environments. For more information, go here.
Netskope periodically introduces Local Broker software versions that offer enhancements and additional capabilities. For compliance with the Netskope Service-Level Agreement (SLA), you are required to update your Local Broker software periodically. For management and upgrade instructions, including supported platforms and versions, refer to Deploy a Local Broker. As part of the software update process, Netskope will attempt to update the Local Broker software package, Host OS, and OS Kernel as applicable.
Local Broker Software Support Model
Netskope will support the latest (N) version and one previous version (N-1) of the Local Broker software. Here N refers to the Local Broker’s software version number, corresponding to a Netskope Cloud release.
For example, if the latest Local Broker version is 123.0.0.1, Netskope will support version 123.0.0.1 and 122.0.0.1. Support will not be offered for earlier releases, such as 120.0.0.1. Updates for software defects and security vulnerabilities will only be introduced in new software versions. Netskope will not backport software updates to older versions. You should consider upgrading your Local Brokers to the latest version to take advantage of enhancements and security updates.
For information about using 3rd-party applications with the Local Broker, go to Guidance for Installing 3rd-party Applications on Local Brokers section below.