# Private Repos

Since repositories host sensitive data and corporate IP, a typical organization's repository will be private and will require authentication before access is permitted.

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## Internet Accessible  
Many organizations use a repository as a service (SaaS, multi-tenant). These are accessible on the Internet and are protected using authentication. A popular example is [GitHub Team](https://github.com/team).

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## Behind Firewall  
Many organizations will host their repositories in their private networks (i.e. behind a firewall). As a result, these repositories are not accessible over the Internet. Organizations can continue to use the SaaS Controller and still remotely access their private, behind the firewall repositories using an **agent** that is deployed in the organization's private network.