Remote Browser Isolation

RBI Unrestricted internet browsing in the workplace has become so normal that many organisations overlook the risks entirely. Staff rely on the web for research, communication, collaboration and everyday operational tasks. However, this routine activity exposes the business to some of the most common and damaging cyber threats. When employees are free to browse any site, download files or interact with unknown content, the chances of malware infection or accidental compromise increase dramatically.

 

The risk becomes even more significant when a wide range of employees, across different departments and skill levels, access the internet on shared or individual devices throughout the day. A single click on a malicious link can lead to ransomware, credential theft or a persistent compromise within the network. Even well intentioned staff cannot reliably detect malicious websites, disguised downloads or sophisticated phishing pages. This creates a large and unpredictable attack surface for the business.

 

Modern cyber threats frequently exploit weaknesses in browsers. Web-based attacks use drive-by downloads, malicious scripts, compromised plugins and zero-day vulnerabilities to bypass traditional security tools. Standard antivirus and firewalls cannot prevent every new variant or emerging exploit. Attackers continuously develop techniques that target browsers directly because they know it is the primary entry point into most organisations.

 

Remote Browser Isolation provides a modern and highly effective control that directly addresses this challenge. RBI works by isolating all web browsing activity away from your local device and your internal network. Instead of rendering websites locally on the user’s computer, browsing takes place within a secure, cloud-based environment. The user sees the same website content, but any risky scripts, downloads or malicious activity execute inside the isolated container rather than on the endpoint.

 

This means malware, ransomware and harmful scripts never reach the device or the corporate network. If a website attempts to run malicious code, it remains contained and cannot spread. Users can browse safely without the organisation needing to block large categories of websites or restrict access in a way that hampers productivity. RBI is also highly effective in reducing the risk of zero-day vulnerabilities because unknown threats do not have the opportunity to interact with the user’s browser or local systems.

 

Remote Browser Isolation also reduces operational overheads for IT teams. Instead of attempting to block every possible harmful site or continuously update lists of known threats, security teams can focus on strategic activity. By removing the browser as an attack vector, RBI significantly reduces incident response requirements and minimises the number of alerts generated by web activity.

 

Implementing Remote Browser Isolation represents a meaningful step towards a more resilient security posture. It protects staff, reduces the risk of human error and strengthens defences against one of the most common entry points used by cyber criminals. It also aligns with modern zero trust principles and supports compliance requirements related to data protection and secure access.

 

LoughTec can implement secure and scalable Remote Browser Isolation solutions that protect your staff, your network and your business-critical data while enabling safe and productive internet use across the organisation.

 

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