Why Enterprise Browsers Are the Quiet Revolution in Workplace Security

"The browser has quietly become the nerve centre of modern business. It's where we access our CRM, collaborate on documents, check financial dashboards, and run customer calls. Yet while companies spend millions securing networks and devices, the browser, the window through which almost every work app is opened, is often left unguarded. That oversight is proving costly. The more we rely on cloud software, the greater the risk of session hijacks, data leaks, and compromised credentials."

"Those same conveniences can turn into vulnerabilities when business apps like Salesforce, Workday, or Slack are accessed through them. Attackers exploit cached tokens, unvetted plug-ins, or unsecured Wi-Fi to slip into sessions unnoticed. An enterprise browser flips that logic. It assumes every network, device, and user could be compromised and builds protection directly into the browsing experience. Each session runs in a controlled environment with strict policies, real-time encryption, and continuous verification. It's Zero Trust brought down to the tab level."

The browser functions as the central access point for CRM, documents, dashboards, and customer calls. Many organizations secure networks and devices but leave browsers unprotected, increasing exposure to session hijacks, data leaks, and credential compromise. Hybrid work increases risk as employees connect from cafés, airports, and home networks outside corporate control. Consumer-focused browsers prioritise convenience features that create vulnerabilities for business applications. Enterprise browsers assume compromise, enforce Zero Trust at the tab level, run sessions in controlled environments, apply app-specific policies, and restrict risky actions to protect sensitive data while preserving usability.

Read at Business Matters