Browser Extension for Federated Enterprise Security
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cybersecurity methods fail to provide secure remote access while allowing users to continue using their existing browsers, thus compromising user convenience and enterprise security.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented system and method for managing federated browser security in an enterprise environment by monitoring user browsing activities and detecting enterprise identifiers, which initiates the execution of a secure web browser and routes relevant data through it for enhanced security.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a secure browser is created to monitor user activities and enforce access policies, then browser security is improved, but user convenience deteriorates because users are accustomed to their current browsers and may be hesitant to switch
Solution Approach 1:
A browser extension acts as an intermediary between the user's existing browser and enterprise security requirements. The extension integrates security monitoring and policy enforcement capabilities into the user's familiar browser interface, allowing users to continue using their preferred browser while gaining enterprise-grade security protection without needing to switch browsers or learn new interfaces
Solution Approach 2:
The browser extension provides multiple functions within a single add-on: it monitors user activities, enforces access policies, detects enterprise identifiers, and manages secure browsing sessions. This multi-functional approach consolidates security capabilities that would otherwise require a completely new secure browser, maintaining user convenience while improving security
2Reliability
If users are required to learn how to use a new secure browser, then security is improved, but productivity deteriorates due to the time required for training and adaptation
Solution Approach 1:
The browser extension serves as a mediator that implements security policies transparently in the background without requiring users to learn new browsing procedures. Users interact with their familiar browser interface while the extension handles security monitoring, policy enforcement, and secure session management automatically, eliminating training requirements and maintaining productivity
3Reliability
If conventional methods provide secure storage and execution environments, then security is improved, but adaptability deteriorates because users cannot continue to use their existing browsers
Solution Approach 1:
The browser extension acts as an intermediary layer that provides secure storage and execution capabilities within the user's existing browser environment. It creates secure containers and enforces policies without requiring users to abandon their preferred browser, thus maintaining both security and browser compatibility across different browsers and devices
Solution Approach 2:
The extension provides universal security functionality that works across different browsers and platforms. It implements secure storage, execution environments, and policy enforcement as browser-agnostic capabilities, allowing users to maintain their existing browsers while gaining enterprise-grade security protection
Data Source
AI summary
A system and method for federated browser security in an enterprise environment is disclosed. The system monitors user browsing activities and enterprise contexts on local web browser hosted on user device, and device attributes corresponding to user device. Further, the system detects pre-defined enterprise identifier. Furthermore, the system initiates execution of secure web browser hosted on user device or virtual private cloud associated with enterprise environment. Additionally, the system routes login/web page URL, user login credentials, and information corresponding to login web page URL, from local web browser to secure web browser. Further, the system manages, in response to routing login web page URL, user login credentials, and information associated with login webpage, list of enterprise URL, federated identity of user in secure web browser, for managing federated browser security in enterprise environment. The federated browser security is managed for visibility and control of enterprise security in enterprise environment.