Remote browser isolation, or RBI, is a security approach that executes web browsing activity in a separate remote environment instead of directly on the user’s device. It matters because many web threats rely on getting malicious content to execute close to the user.
What is Remote Browser Isolation (RBI)?
With RBI, a remote environment processes web content and streams a safer rendering or interaction layer back to the user. This helps reduce the chance that malicious browser content, scripts, or payloads execute directly on the endpoint.
What RBI Commonly Helps With
Common use cases include protecting high-risk users, browsing unknown websites safely, reducing drive-by-download risk, and isolating risky web content from managed devices.
RBI vs. SWG
SWGs inspect and filter web traffic. RBI goes further by separating browsing execution from the endpoint itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is RBI useful?
Because it can reduce exposure to web-borne threats even when users must visit untrusted or unknown destinations.
Does RBI remove the need for user awareness?
No. It reduces technical risk, but phishing, credential theft, and consent abuse still require identity and user-focused controls.
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