The web browser is an extremely complex piece of software. It lets you browse web pages, videos, games, images, forms and much more. Originally designed to display text documents, it now handles all the different media available through the Internet. This makes it harder for security experts to secure the internet, as it has a lot of “weak points” that hackers can exploit.
It is essential to ensure that your security settings are set to the highest level, regardless of whether you are using the default software installed on your PC or another browser you’ve downloaded. This will reduce the possibility of malware getting through and settling into your system. It is also a good idea to use the browser with a restricted account that does not have administrator rights. Even if malware manages get past the security settings of your browser, it will not be able to affect your system.
It’s also an excellent idea to inform your users about safe browsing practices and habits. You can instruct them to disable auto-complete and clear passwords regularly and to always select the highest security level in the web browser. You should also remind them of the importance of websites that clearly state how their data will be collected and used. This information can typically be found in the privacy policy or the user agreement. Browser security solutions are also available to eliminate blind spots by analyzing and monitoring sessions on the internet for risks and threats. These solutions are device-agnostic, securing devices that are managed and unmanaged, including BYOD and third party unmanaged devices.