The web browser is a complex piece of software. It can be used to display web pages, videos, images, games, forms and much more. It was originally designed to display text documents, it now handle all the various media formats that are accessible through the Internet. This makes it more difficult for security professionals because it has a number of “weak areas” that attackers could exploit.
It is important to ensure that your security settings are set at the highest level possible, regardless of whether you are using the default software that comes preloaded on your computer or an alternative browser that you have downloaded. This will lower the possibility of malware slipping through and getting into your system. It’s also a good idea to use the web browser under an account for users with limited access that doesn’t have administrator privileges. Even if malware manages override the security settings of your browser, it will not be able to alter your system.
Additionally, it’s a great idea to educate your users on safe browsing habits and practices. You can instruct them to disable auto-complete and clear passwords regularly and to always choose the highest security in the web browser. It’s also important to remind them that websites should clearly state how their data is used and how it’s collected. Typically, this information can be found in the privacy policy or the website’s agreement. Browser security tools remove blind spots by monitoring and analyzing web sessions for risks and threats. These solutions are agnostic to devices protecting managed and unmanaged devices including BYOD and third party unmanaged devices.