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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
General
What are the different browsers that Browser Security Plus can secure and manage?
Browser Security Plus secures Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, and Chromium-based browsers such as Brave, Yandex, Naver Whale, Vivaldi, and Coc Coc.
What are the features of the Browsers' module in Browser Security Plus?
The Browsers' module in Browser Security Plus is your one stop solution to manage and secure enterprise browsers from all browser based threats. Browser Security Plus helps detect the potentially harmful add-ons, isolate untrusted sites away from your default browser, harden browser settings, map browsers and java versions to web applications. You can also establish security standards that need to be followed in an enterprise and detect the computers that are not compliant with the established standards.
Why this solution over other firewalls?
Mobility has enabled users to access work from outside the network. Once the user leaves the network, a traditional firewall solution will not be able to protect enterprise devices from threats that can be contacted outside the network.
How does Browser Security Plus classify extensions to be harmful?
Extensions are similar to mobile applications that we download on mobile phones. Extensions ask the users permissions to access various aspects of the browsers. Once these permissions are given to the extensions, they can get complete hold of the browser. Based on the permissions given, they can read content present in webpages, the credentials entered, browsing history etc. If the reliability of the extension is questionable, the safety of data can not be guaranteed. Browser Security Plus classifies such extensions making use of permissions that could lead to data leaks, as potentially harmful extensions.
How does Browser Security Plus classify plugins to be harmful?
To prevent plugins from questionable sources from being used, plugin vendors introduced the concept of signature. Plugins that are signed by the developer can be considered reliable. Browser Security Plus classifies unsigned plugins to be harmful. In addition to unsigned plugins, plugins that aren't up to date has more chances of having vulnerabilities. Browser Security Plus classifies plugins that aren't signed and those plugins that aren't up to date to be potentially harmful in nature.
How to access the trial version of Browser Security in Browser Security Plus?
The Browser Security module is included in the Security Edition and can be accessed after purchasing the Security license. For the trial version of browser security, kindly contact support. It is also available in the Professional, UEM, and Enterprise editions as an add-on.
How can we confirm that a browser is being managed by Browser Security?
Navigate to Manage -> Groups & Computers -> Computers. Select the specific computer and go to Extensions. The browsers managed will be listed under the Browser column.
Can the browser extensions deployed through Browser Security be disabled?
Extensions deployed via Browser Security can be uninstalled as follows:
Go to Manage -> Extension Repository. Select the associated computer count displayed next to the relevant extension to view all devices where it has been deployed. For a specific device, click the Action button next to it and choose Remove. The extension will then be uninstalled from that computer.
To remove the extension from a custom group, navigate to Distributed Groups within the same section and click Remove next to the appropriate custom group.
Go to Manage -> Extension Repository. Select the associated computer count displayed next to the relevant extension to view all devices where it has been deployed. For a specific device, click the Action button next to it and choose Remove. The extension will then be uninstalled from that computer.
To remove the extension from a custom group, navigate to Distributed Groups within the same section and click Remove next to the appropriate custom group.
How to confirm that the Browser Security extension is installed on managed machines?
Go to Insights → Browser Add-ons → Extensions. Search for the Browser Security extension and select its Installation Count. This will display the list of computers where the Browser Security add-on is installed.
Can Browser Security monitor email content or detect sensitive data in emails?
No, Browser Security cannot monitor or inspect email content or detect sensitive data within emails. It operates at the browser level, focusing on access control and usage restrictions rather than analyzing data inside web applications. For monitoring sensitive content in emails, refer to the Browser Security Plus module.
Why is it important to manage browser extensions?
Managing browser extensions is crucial for security, compliance, and productivity. Unapproved extensions can introduce vulnerabilities, lead to data breaches, and affect browser performance.
How can Browser Security Plus help centrally manage extensions for all users in my organization?
Browser Security Plus provides a centralized platform to manage browser extensions, add-ons, and plugins across all user devices. It allows you to enforce policies, distribute approved extensions, detect outdated plugins, monitor extension permissions, and block unauthorized extensions, ensuring a secure and compliant browsing environment for the entire organization.
What is browser lockdown?
Browser lockdown is a security measure that restricts and controls web browsing by limiting access to specific websites, features, and settings to implement safe browsing.
What is the need to lockdown browser?
The need to lockdown a browser arises to enhance security, prevent unauthorized access to inappropriate or harmful websites, maintain productivity, and ensure compliance with company policies in both public and enterprise settings.
What is web filtering?
Web filter is a browser security policy that allows organizations to restrict access to different aspects of the web like URLs and web applications. Web filter can be used to create a fortified boundary that protects networks from unexpected cyberattacks.
Why is web filtering software important for enterprises?
Enterprise web filtering software is essential because it helps to protect against a variety of cyber threats, including malware, phishing, and ransomware. It also helps to enforce internet usage policies by blocking access to sites that are deemed inappropriate or non-work-related. Additionally, web filtering can help to increase productivity by reducing the amount of time employees spend on non-work-related websites.
What happens when you don't have a web filtering policy?
The web is filled with malware and other attack vectors laying low, waiting to take advantage of users' slip-ups and distractions. While browsing the web, users sometimes accidentally land on a malicious website infected with malware, leading to the compromise of sensitive enterprise data.
What is the role of Browser Security Plus in web filtering?
With the Browsers module in Browser Security Plus, you can filter out the malicious websites from being accessed by users across your network. Once a web filter policy has been deployed, the user will not be able to open the specific website/website groups in any of the browsers.
How do I ensure consistent application of web filtering policies across devices?
To ensure consistent application of web filtering policies across devices, use Browser Security Plus to centrally manage and deploy web filtering policies to all endpoints. This allows you to apply the same rules uniformly, regardless of the device type or location, and monitor compliance to maintain a secure browsing environment. Before deploying the web filter policy, select all the custom groups for the web filter policy to be applied to all endpoints.
Can Safari be blocked on macOS using Browser Security Plus?
No, Safari browser on macOS cannot be restricted using Browser Security. The Browser Restriction policy can block several other browsers such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and so on. The Safari application can also be blocklisted using the Application Control module.
Are policies applied to users or to machines?
Policies are applied to the computers/machines on which the agent has been installed on. Inventory details of the current user logged into the machine and the browser will be displayed.
When will a browsers policy be deployed in the endpoints?
Once deployed, a browser security policy will be effective under the following scenarios:
- When a 90-minute refresh cycle is completed (during which, the computer should be active).
- During the computer startup.
- The first 100 computers on demand, amongst the group of computers.
What is a web activity?
Web activity takes place online through a web browser. This activity can include browsing websites, downloading media, playing online games, or engaging in social media.
Define an internet activity tracker
A web/internet activity tracker is a tool used to monitor users' online activity. This can include tracking of web browsing, emails, downloads, and other online activities.
Can I disable the “Your browser is managed by your organization” message in the free edition?
No. This message is displayed by the browser whenever a policy is applied and cannot be disabled from Browser Security Plus. Once browser policies are deployed, the browser automatically shows the message: “Your browser is managed by your organization.”
How can I deploy Google Chrome extensions to domain-joined Windows machines without internet access?
You can deploy Chrome extensions using the Extension Repository feature. Add the required extension to the in-house extension repository and deploy it to the target machines.
Why does a blocked website become accessible after opening an incognito window, and how can this be prevented?
This behavior occurs because the website restriction is bypassed through Incognito mode. To prevent this, disable Incognito mode using the following policy setting:
Policies → Browser Customization → Security Restrictions → Privacy & Safety → Incognito Mode and select Disable from the dropdown.
Policies → Browser Customization → Security Restrictions → Privacy & Safety → Incognito Mode and select Disable from the dropdown.
How do I enable Web Activity logging and export reports for specific domains?
To view and export Web Activity reports:
- Navigate to Insights → Web Activity.
- Apply filters for the required domains, if needed.
- Click the Export button on the right to generate the report.
Why is it important to track user web activity for your enterprises?
Web activity must be monitored across the enterprise network to understand user behavior, track trends, and achieve both productivity and security. It can enhance security by identifying potential security risks or detecting fraudulent activity. It can improve productivity by identifying usage of non-work related websites and by blocking them with web filters.
How to track browser activity?
Methods include cookies, analytics tools, tracking pixels, session recording, and user accounts.
What is the role of Browser Security Plus in web activity tracking?
It is always better to watch out for insider threats and prevent productivity loss in enterprises. With the Browsers' module in Browser Security Plus, you can track user activity on the internet to understand why users have frequently visited certain web applications or websites, and based on this, you can improve productivity and security by deploying web filtering policies.
What are the compliance standards supported by Browser Security Plus?
Browser Security Plus provides three predefined compliance standards : STIG, CIS and Default Compliance. Default compliance has all the 30 standards provided by Browser Security Plus. IT admins can check the compliance of computers with these predefined standards. It can also be used to create a new compliance policy with standards that his organization mandates and check compliance of computers with the standards defined.