Web browsing is a crucial way for employees to use the tools and systems of their business using laptops or mobile devices, no matter where they are. It is also one of the most common attack methods cybercriminals use it to steal data and access systems.
Secure browsing on the internet involves many factors, including making sure the browser version is the latest, enabling features that block pop-ups, making sure that extensions and plug-ins work (especially when they were downloaded from unreliable sources), and monitoring the way websites handle encrypted communications using the browser. Furthermore, it is essential to educate employees on safe browsing habits and to encourage them to report any suspicious activity to the security department’s administrative team immediately.
The best browsers to use for secure browsing support secure communication between the server and client. This can be accomplished via HTTPS or more often with a lock icon, which indicates a website uses encrypted communication. Browsers must also allow users to set granular options to determine the way that cookies are handled as well as which sites they may or should not visit. Furthermore, browsers should offer high performance. Even the most secure browser is useless if it lags and is difficult to use.
Additionally, businesses must be aware that if an internet browser is set to an extremely high security setting that it could generate multiple alerts every day. This could lead to burning out of employees. It is important to strike a delicate balance between setting security to the highest level and not allowing frequent alerts that can negatively affect the workplace experience.