Summary
This technical tutorial explains the Zscaler Client Connector (ZCC) Forwarding Profile configuration, which controls how client traffic is handled across different network environments and steered to the Zero Trust Exchange. The video distinguishes between the Forwarding Profile and App Profile, clarifying that the Forwarding Profile manages traffic handling at the OS stack level and determines forwarding methods based on network context, while the App Profile makes routing decisions for traffic received by ZCC. Key configuration areas covered include driver type selection for Windows devices, trusted network criteria definition, third-party proxy bypass configuration, and handling of web traffic on non-standard ports. The presenter emphasizes the advantages of the Windows packet-filter-based driver over route-based alternatives, noting improved throughput, tamper resistance, and better VPN interoperability. A significant update is highlighted: as of ZCC version 4.8 released in 2026, the packet-filter-based driver becomes mandatory for Windows deployments, eliminating the route-based option entirely.
