Sponsored: How Pfizer uses Island's enterprise browser
Aug 18, 2024
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Brian A. Coleman, Senior Director at Pfizer specializing in Insider Risk and Information Security, discusses how Pfizer leverages Island's enterprise browser to secure sensitive applications. He highlights the browser's unique features like granular control and two-factor authentication, which enhance information security. Coleman addresses initial skepticism about enterprise browsers while emphasizing their significance for protecting sensitive data. He also explores the role of cloud-based data in digital forensics and the importance of tailored security protocols for diverse organizational needs.
Pfizer's use of Island's enterprise browser demonstrates how tailored tools can securely enhance legacy app performance without significant redevelopment.
The integration of enterprise browsers not only improves cybersecurity but also facilitates detailed digital forensics for better incident analysis and user behavior monitoring.
Deep dives
Enhancing Security Through Customized Browsers
A customized enterprise browser can significantly enhance security for organizations with large, distributed workforces. Pfizer's adoption of Island's browser allowed the implementation of security layers over legacy applications without extensive redevelopment. By creating an additional interface layer, it became easier to monitor user activities and enforce security measures. This integration highlights the potential efficiencies and security benefits that tailored browsers can deliver compared to traditional consumer browsers.
Skepticism and Justification for Investment
Initially, there was skepticism regarding the need to invest in a commercial browser when free options were available. However, the granular control features offered by Island's browser proved valuable, allowing for enhanced security protocols such as two-factor authentication and better visibility into user actions. These capabilities enabled organizations to apply tailored security policies for different user groups, fostering a more secure work environment. The transition to this enterprise-level solution stands as a reminder of the long-term value that can come from investing in security infrastructure.
Future of Enterprise Browsers and Forensic Capabilities
The advancing role of enterprise browsers, particularly in the context of digital forensics, represents a crucial evolution in organizational cybersecurity strategies. With the capability to provide a robust forensic trail, these browsers allow companies to analyze user behavior and identify potential security breaches more effectively. By capturing detailed network telemetry and other relevant data, organizations can address incidents without requiring traditional physical data collection methods. As the landscape of enterprise security continues to evolve, leveraging the insights offered by specialized browsers could be key to protecting sensitive information.
In this Risky Business News sponsor interview, Catalin Cimpanu talks with Brian A. Coleman, Senior Director at Pfizer for Insider Risk, Information Security, Digital Forensics Expert. Brian goes over all the Island features that have made the browser a favorite tool to secure older corporate apps, either by blocking insecure features or adding logging capabilities where they didn’t exist.
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