Why Browser Security is a must to augment Endpoint Security.

Endpoints are frontline & hence susceptible to attacks. But the forgotten frontiers are your Browsers: accessing applications, websites, social media & emails.

Browsers are the biggest entry points for cyberattacks.

Malicious intent must be stopped even before reaching the endpoint!

Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Extended Detection & Response (XDR) and Managed Detection & Response (MDR) are crucial for threat detection and response. But they operate on a reactionary model:

1/ Attack enters the endpoint.

2/ EDR/XDR/MDR detects it.

3/ Security teams analyze, contain and mitigate.

That means the attack already reached your environment before action is taken.

It's now possible to stop threats before they ever execute at runtime in the browsers.

How Browser Security helps CISOs

By integrating proactive browser security, you reduce the burden on EDR/XDR/MDR, allowing them to focus on actual endpoint threats, not preventable browser-based attacks.

1/ Incoming Threat Protection (Stopping attacks at the source)

• Phishing & Zero-Hour Attacks – AI-powered phishing scams bypass traditional filters. Browser isolation stops malicious scripts from running.

• Ransomware & Malware Downloads – Drive-by downloads, malicious extensions, and hidden exploits execute in users' browsers. Browser security neutralizes them before they reach endpoints.

• Watering Hole Attacks – Attackers compromise legitimate sites to infect visitors. Browser visibility & security policies prevent automatic execution.

• Zero Trust Access – Securely connect users to apps without exposing them to unnecessary web-based threats.

• BYOD Security – Protect unmanaged devices by enforcing browser-based security controls.

2/ Outgoing Threat Protection (Preventing data leaks & shadow IT)

• Data Loss Prevention (DLP) – Prevent sensitive information from being copy-pasted or uploaded to unauthorized sites.

• Generative AI Risks – Block or control access to AI tools that could leak corporate data.

• Zero Trust Browsing – Enforce policies to ensure that users access only authorized SaaS applications.

• VDI Reduction & VPN Replacement – Secure access without the overhead of virtual desktops or VPN tunnels.

• Federal & Regulatory Compliance – Meet compliance mandates by restricting browser actions that risk data exposure.

Don't let malicious intent even reach the endpoint!

Browser Security is your FIRST line of defense.

Browser Security must be in your FY25-26 budget. It’s a critical part of your overall Cyber Resilience Strategy.

• Proactive browser security stops threats before they execute.

• Reduces attack surface and eases the burden on endpoint protection.

• Strengthens resilience by preventing malware from ever touching your devices.

Hi, I’m Rajeev Mamidanna. I help mid-market CISOs strengthen their Cyber Immunity.

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