Secure your SaaS with Tailscale App connectors
Blog post from Tailscale
Tailscale has introduced App connectors, a tool that enhances the security of SaaS applications by integrating them into its zero-trust network access platform, allowing organizations to enforce granular access controls and limit access to only authorized devices and users. These connectors route all egress traffic through a controlled gateway, enabling seamless management of SaaS application access without requiring end-user configuration. App connectors support multiple protocols and function as DNS proxies and traffic relays, providing flexibility and security by advertising subnet routes for configured domains. Organizations maintain full control over the availability and performance of these connectors, which can be deployed globally with high availability through cold failover and regional routing options. By implementing continuous verification in line with zero-trust principles, Tailscale ensures ongoing trustworthiness and security for SaaS applications, with device posture rules further enhancing security by continuously validating user identities and device conditions.