Equip your browser with a waterproof suit for safer Internet surfing.

IT is no longer confined to the company premises, but has spread across the web. For IT managers, the level of risk has drastically increased, forcing them to place locks just about everywhere. But there is a solution, and it simply involves isolating the browser from the user's workstation. Here's how it works.

Against a backdrop of massive digitization, information systems are gradually becoming decentralized, leading users to increasingly connect online to access their business applications. Not to mention the democratization of hybrid, i.e. remote, working, leading employees to access organizations' internal IT systems from access points that do not always comply with security policies. Where they exist.

For CIOs and CISOs, this headache has more or less resulted in a pile of barriers of all kinds and VPN tunnels that are not always under control. In some cases, this has penalized usage, leading to the generation of avoidance and circumvention strategies on the part of employees. The fact remains that the attack surface has multiplied, and the level of risk has never been higher. And the facts are clear: most attacks on information systems today take place via the browser, a veritable gateway for hackers. 

The UBI: a proactive and extremely simple approach

In 2018, Gartner identified Remote Browser Isolation (RBI) as a technology that separates the browser from the information system by positioning it as a break between the workstation and the remote site. An offsetting of physical browsing activity. In concrete terms, instead of detecting a threat and attempting to counter its execution, RBI offers a proactive approach.

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In operation, the user is protected while surfing the web by running his or her browsing on a remote server. The difference with a Citrix-type thin client is that there's no need for third-party applications, since any browser can be used. Another difference is that, for him, everything is transparent. Navigation remains fluid and no installation is required. Nothing changes. Today, there are two technologies available: DOM and pixel rendering. The first offers a reconstruction of the code of the pages visited, which, even if lightened, can still carry malicious content. The second, much more secure, returns the session to the user's screen via a controlled stream of pixels. This is the approach chosen by VirtualBrowser.

Compatible with all operating systems, VirtualBrowser runs without agents or plug-ins on Chrome, Firefox and Edge, and on all types of devices. This French solution, developed by Oodrive, offers both SaaS and On Premise hosting for businesses concerned with maintaining control of their environment (regulatory constraints).

Enhanced security for IT teams

Remote Browser Isolation (RBI) is a cybersecurity innovation that acts as a barrier between untrusted content and the user's system.

• Physical separation: RBI ensures that unverified code is never executed locally, minimizing the risk of attacks such as malware and ransomware.
• Business continuity: in the event of an incident, users can continue to work from personal terminals without affecting the corporate network, thanks to VirtualBrowser, which becomes a key component of your BCP/RIS strategies.
• Easy integration: Compatible with existing proxy solutions and offering flexible hosting options (SaaS or On-Premise).

Flexibility and Control for Users

Remote Browser Isolation is more than just a security shield; it's a tool that offers an enriched user experience without compromising security.

• Secure access: Users have secure access to a variety of Web services that may previously have been blocked or restricted by corporate security policies.
• Anonymity and security: RBI enables secure, anonymous web browsing, ideal for activities such as competitive intelligence or surveys.
• Zero Installation: No agents to deploy on users' workstations, making the adoption process extremely simple.

In this way, RBI provides a robust solution to the security and flexibility needs of both IT teams and end-users.