Web browsing is a crucial way for employees to gain access to business tools and systems from laptops or handheld devices, wherever they are. It is also one of the most frequent attack vectors and cybercriminals leverage it to steal data and access systems.
Secure web browsing involves many factors, including making sure that your browser version is current as well as enabling features that prevent pop-ups, verifying that extensions and plug-ins have been tested for security (especially those that were downloaded from unreliable sources) and observing the way websites handle encrypted communications using the browser. It is also important to educate employees about safe browser behavior and encourage to report any suspicious behavior to the administrative security teams as soon as they can.
The best browsers for secure browsing offer secure communication between the server and the user. This can be accomplished via HTTPS or, more often, with a lock icon which signifies that a site uses encrypted communication. Browsers should also permit users to set up granular options to regulate the way that cookies are handled as well as what websites they should or should not visit. The browser should also be speedy and simple to use. Even the most secure browser won’t perform if it is slow or difficult to use.
In addition, companies should be aware that if an application has an extremely secure setting it could trigger multiple warnings per day. This could lead to employee burnout therefore a balance has to be found between setting security to the highest level useful site while avoiding frequent warnings that could adversely affect the work environment.
