Browser isolation is the separation of web browsing activity from the main endpoint so risky web content cannot interact directly with the local device. It matters because the web remains one of the largest attack surfaces, and isolating it can reduce the damage from malicious sites or scripts.
What is Browser Isolation?
Isolation may happen remotely, locally in a container, or through other separation models. The goal is to reduce direct exposure of the user’s main endpoint, session, and data to hostile or untrusted web content.
What Browser Isolation Commonly Supports
Common uses include phishing-risk reduction, risky-site access, admin browsing protection, malware containment, and web security for high-value users.
Browser Isolation vs. Direct Local Browsing
Browser isolation separates web content from the primary device context. Direct browsing lets the browser and content interact more directly with the local endpoint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is browser isolation attractive?
Because many attacks begin in the browser, and separation can reduce how far those attacks reach.
Is it the same as remote browser isolation?
Remote browser isolation is one implementation style of the broader isolation idea.
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