Jamf School blocking redirects

[garetho]

Hi

First post.

We have a reading app the the children have found a back door to getting to google.

Is it possible to block redirects from an app to google?

Safari is not allowed but certain apps open in safari which is fine.

Hope this makes sense

[AJPinto]

This is a problem that really needs to be addressed with the application developer or on your network side. 

• The app developer needs to gate their "in app browser", or you need to replace the app with something more intelligently designed.
• On the network side block listing google, or better yet allow listing only what hosts and ports you want your students to have access to would be the ideal solution. 

[garetho]

Hi AJ

Thank you for your reply and apologies for the late response.

Getting the app designer to make changes is possibly near impossible. We use Google Classroom as a platform for the school so blocking Google would be problematic, unless I am missing something.

Regards