Top Five Ways the Mammoth Enterprise Browser Complements SASE Products: Filing Key Gaps for a Complete Solution
By Peter Lunk
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) is an important security framework for large Enteprises. It integrates networking and security capabilities into a unified, cloud-native product, enabling organizations to secure their distributed workforces effectively. However, as organizations embrace hybrid work models, increasingly rely on third-party collaboration, and adopt mobile-first strategies, SASE alone does not address all of the nuances in the modern security landscape.
While SASE offers a robust framework for securing network access and data security, a critical missing piece in many SASE implementations is the browser—the primary interface used for accessing enterprise applications and data. Without dedicated browser security, SASE solutions leave gaps at the endpoint level, where users interact with sensitive resources. This creates significant risks, including data leakage, exposure to malicious browser extensions, screen captures, and vulnerabilities from unmanaged or third-party devices accessing corporate systems.
The absence of browser-level controls also limits the enforcement of more detailed and nuanced policies, such as distinguishing between personal and business accounts, leaving organizations susceptible to inadvertent or intentional data misuse.
This is where the Mammoth Enterprise Browser steps in as an ideal complement to SASE. By offering enhanced capabilities for securing user interactions with enterprise applications, data, and the web, the Mammoth Enterprise Browser fills critical gaps in SASE solutions. Here are the top five ways enhanced browser security can elevate SASE frameworks to provide a more comprehensive security strategy.
1. Supporting Third-Party and Unmanaged Device Access
One of the persistent challenges in securing enterprise systems is providing safe access for third-party vendors, contractors, and employees using unmanaged devices. Traditional SASE frameworks rely on managed devices for seamless integration, but the Mammoth Enterprise Browser can extend secure access to unmanaged devices without compromising security. This is done by creating a controlled environment where third-party users can securely access applications and data without exposing sensitive systems to the public internet. Features like identity-based access controls, device security posture checks and session monitoring ensure that only authorized users interact with corporate resources.
2. Extending Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Capabilities
SASE frameworks are excellent for securing data in transit and at rest, but the Mammoth Enterprise Browser can enhance DLP at the endpoint level with capabilities including:
- Clipboard Copy-and-Paste Protection: Prevent unauthorized data copying and pasting to non-secure destinations.
- Webpage Printing Controls: Restrict or log printing activities for sensitive documents.
- Data Masking: Obfuscate sensitive information displayed on screens, ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations.
- Dynamic Watermarking: Deter unauthorized photography of screens and screenshots by embedding identifiable watermarks.
- Screen-Copy Protection: Prevent screen capture to protect intellectual property.
By adding these capabilities, the Mammoth Enterprise Browser provides unparalleled DLP coverage, addressing an important gap in traditional SASE implementations.
3. Strengthening Browser Security
The browser is often a primary attack vector for cybercriminals. The Mammoth Enterprise Browser enhances security in ways that standard browsers and SASE alone cannot, including:
- Cookie Encryption: Protects sensitive session data from being stolen or intercepted.
- Malicious JavaScript Prevention: Restrict or log printing activities for sensitive documents.
- Extension Management and Risky Extension Control: Identifies and blocks unauthorized or risky browser extensions that could compromise security.
These capabilities allow the Mammoth Enterprise Browser to create a secure environment for accessing web-based resources, complementing SASE’s network security capabilities.
4. Enhancing Identity-Aware Policies with Personal Account Detection
The Mammoth Enterprise Browser takes identity-aware security to the next level by distinguishing between personal and business account logins. For example, if a user logs into a personal email account within the enterprise environment, the browser can apply stricter controls or block certain actions like copying data or uploading files altogether.
This capability ensures that sensitive corporate data is not inadvertently exposed through personal accounts. By integrating this feature with SASE frameworks, organizations can enforce granular identity-aware policies, adding an extra layer of security and visibility.
5. Extending Security to Mobile Devices
Mobile devices like tablets and smartphones can be great for productivity, making it essential for Enterprise solutions to support iOS and Android platforms. The Mammoth Enterprise Browser extends security policies to mobile devices, ensuring consistent protection across a broad variety of endpoints.
By deploying enterprise browser applications on mobile devices, organizations can enable secure access to critical resources while maintaining compliance with corporate policies. These browsers integrate with SASE’s identity and access management systems to ensure that users on mobile devices adhere to the same security standards as those on desktops.
A Unified Security Strategy
By combining the Mammoth Enterprise Browser with SASE frameworks, organizations can fill key gaps to enhance their security posture. The combined solution provides:
- Enhanced security for users on any device—managed or unmanaged, desktop or mobile.
- Detailed visibility, control and logging for data loss prevention and user behavior monitoring.
- A robust security posture that protects against advanced threats at the browser level.
The enterprise browser brings a much-needed additional layer of security, control, and usability to the SASE framework. By combining these technologies, organizations can build a complete solution to stay ahead of rapidly evolving cyber threats.