Which method is better suited for controlling access to specific web applications?

The most suitable method for controlling access to specific web applications is through Cloud App Control. This approach allows organizations to enforce policies specifically tailored to various cloud applications, providing granular control over who can access which applications and under what conditions.

Cloud App Control allows administrators to monitor usage, set permissions, manage user access rights, and apply specific security measures such as data loss prevention (DLP) policies directly to the cloud applications being utilized. This targeted control ensures that only authorized users have access to sensitive applications, thus enhancing overall security.

While URL Filtering, VPN Access, and Firewalls provide different levels of web access control and security, they do not offer the same level of specificity needed for individual web applications attributed to Cloud App Control. URL Filtering focuses on blocking or allowing access based on URLs, but does not offer in-depth management of specific applications. VPN Access provides a secure connection for users but does not inherently manage which applications can be accessed. Firewalls protect networks from unauthorized access but generally operate at a broader level than the application-specific controls provided by Cloud App Control. Therefore, for precise management of access to cloud applications, Cloud App Control stands out as the preferred method.