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Secure Enterprise Browser - A Strategic Imperative for Modern Enterprises
| International Journal of Computer Applications |
| Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA |
| Volume 187 - Number 33 |
| Year of Publication: 2025 |
| Authors: Prassanna Rao Rajgopal |
10.5120/ijca2025925611
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Prassanna Rao Rajgopal . Secure Enterprise Browser - A Strategic Imperative for Modern Enterprises. International Journal of Computer Applications. 187, 33 ( Aug 2025), 53-66. DOI=10.5120/ijca2025925611
Abstract
In an era where cloud-first strategies, hybrid work environments, and sophisticated cyber threats dominate the enterprise landscape, traditional browser architectures have become a critical weak link in corporate security postures. The modern workforce frequently accesses sensitive SaaS applications, internal resources, and third-party platforms via unmanaged or personal browsers, exposing organizations to threats such as data leakage, session hijacking, phishing, and zero-day browser exploits. This paper introduces the concept of the Secure Enterprise Browser (SEB), a security-first, policy-controlled browser designed to extend visibility, control, and threat protection to the endpoint application layer. Unlike conventional browsers, SEBs offer native integration with enterprise identity providers, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools, Secure Web Gateways (SWGs), and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) frameworks. Key capabilities include granular access controls, watermarking, clipboard restriction, inline threat detection, and session recording delivering defense in depth directly within the browsing experience. Furthermore, SEBs enable real-time enforcement of contextual security policies based on user identity, device posture, geolocation, and risk scoring. Through a synthesis of emerging standards, vendor implementations, and real-world enterprise adoption, this study highlights the growing necessity of SEBs as a foundational component of modern cybersecurity architecture. As organizations face increasing pressure to secure web-based workflows without impeding productivity, the Secure Enterprise Browser emerges not as a convenience but as a strategic imperative. This paper argues that adopting SEBs will be pivotal for operational resilience, compliance enforcement, and proactive threat mitigation in today’s cloud-centric business environments.
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