Browser Isolation vs VDI

Browser Isolation vs VDI

Isolation as a concept tends to have a lot of negative connotations. But when it comes to security and data protection, isolation can only ever be a good thing.?

Why Browser Isolation is necessary?

Accessing customer data is an essential part of the customer service experience. However, when Call Centre agents access sensitive customer data, it increases the risk of a breach or data loss. The same goes for contractors or third parties accessing sensitive company-owned resources.

The traditional Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solution can be expensive and involves multi-layered agent installs. An effective Browser Isolation Solution offers a secure replacement for VDI that provides employees, contractors, and third parties with access to enterprise cloud applications without the use of agents.

How does? Browser Isolation Work?

Browser Isolation streams the protected content as pixels to the user’s browser, isolating the data from the device to the resource. This isolation safeguards sensitive data and prevents unauthorised downloads by users on unmanaged or risky devices. The session is completely isolated from other applications or websites that may be open in the browser, making it impossible to move data from an application to an untrusted location or device. This isolated session ensures that only authenticated users on compliant devices can access sensitive information while preventing any malicious activity, such as data leakage or insider threats.

Advantages of Browser Isolation over VDI

Browser isolation eliminates unnecessary agent installs and infrastructure required for traditional VDI solutions, saving time and money. It also provides secure access for remote users in just a few clicks without compromising the user experience or performance of applications. Browser Isolation can offer granular control over user access with features such as authentication enforcement, SSL Decryption, DLP, and malware prevention, which are not available with traditional VDI solutions.

As organisations continue to rely heavily on call centres, a remote workforce, and BYOD policies become more popular, businesses must provide secure access to critical resources with minimal disruption or cost. Traditional VDI solutions can be complex and expensive, sacrificing application user experience and performance.

Browser Isolation solutions are a secure alternative that provides access without requiring intrusive agent installs while offering granular control over user access for added security measures against data leakage or insider threats. By replacing your existing VDI solution you can ensure fast and secure application access for all your users on any device.

Isolation isn’t a bad thing. It is vital to the security of your data.?

If you’re hoping to tighten the screws on your security and utilise a Browser Isolation solution, reach out, I have the perfect partner in mind.?

Source: https://www.iboss.com/blog/browser-isolation-the-zero-trust-vdi-replacement/