What is the function of app connectors?

The function of app connectors is to create a secure pathway to the Zscaler Cloud through firewalls. This capability is essential for organizations as it allows them to securely connect their applications and services, whether they are hosted on-premises or in the cloud, to the Zscaler platform. This secure connection ensures that user traffic can be inspected and secured without compromising performance or security policies.

By facilitating this connection, app connectors enable application access without exposing internal systems directly to the internet, thus enhancing security. They work in tandem with Zscaler's security services to enforce policies and protect data as it moves to and from the cloud.

The other options do not accurately describe the role of app connectors. Equipment configuration settings pertain more to network setups rather than the specific role of app connectors. Direct user authentication is typically managed by separate identity management systems rather than app connectors themselves. While optimizing network traffic is an important aspect of network management, it is not the primary function of app connectors, which focus on establishing secure connections.