Browser as entry point for accessing corporate data
As modern web, portable computing devices, and other technologies have enabled employees to work from anywhere, there’s been a surge in cloud adoption among organizations, and browsers have evolved to be silent entry points for accessing corporate data. According to Statista, browsers have accounted for 23.47 percent of exploit attacks in 2018 as of Q1. This has a serious impact on enterprise security, as attackers leverage unsecured browsers and web applications to create lasting business repercussions.
Launch of Browser Security Plus
ManageEngine announced the launch of Browser Security Plus, a browser management solution that helps organizations secure their corporate data in the cloud and protect their networks from web-based cyberattacks. Available immediately, Browser Security Plus provides organizations with a layer of management capabilities for browsers and their add-ons to maintain robust enterprise security. This allows enterprises to improve network health by preventing, detecting and fixing any browser vulnerabilities.
Comprehensive browser management
Browser Security Plus secures multiple browsers such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft’s Internet Explorer and Edge. According to Mathivanan Venkatachalam, Vice President of ManageEngine “By managing browsers the same way they manage endpoints like desktops and mobile devices, enterprises can seal their network from possible attacks at its most used threshold.”
Presently the solution is available only for Windows OS. The company also plans to extend its browser management capabilities to macOS, followed by other operating systems in the near future.
Cyber hygiene Practices Implemented in Browser Security Plus
Pricing and Availability
Pricing starts at $12/year/license. A fully functional, 30-day trial is also available as well as the Free edition for startups and small businesses to manage up to 25 computers.