Browsers are becoming a prime target for attackers as they have become the gateway for all online activities, whether by developers or end users. Menlo Security aims to tackle these challenges with its cloud-delivered Secure Enterprise Browser solution. In this video, Lionel Litty, chief security architect at Menlo Security, discusses some of the key trends in browser security. Litty says, “They [attackers] know that you’re spending all your time in the browser. So if they want to compromise your device, this is what they will target.”

Browser security and threats in a cloud-centric world

• Litty tells us that according to Forrester analysis, 75% of device time is spent in the web browser, making it a prime target for attackers.
• Menlo Security focuses on securing browsers for large enterprises and government agencies.
• Attackers target browser vulnerabilities in developers and end-users through phishing and supply chain attacks.

Cybersecurity threats and Menlo Security’s solutions

• Litty explains how attackers use techniques like HTML smuggling and laundered reputation to evade defenses.
• Menlo Security helps organizations manage browser security by analyzing and recommending changes to browser configurations to improve security.

Isolation technology and cloud browser for security

• Menlo Security’s cloud browser provides visibility into internet activity and protects against exploits.
• Litty explains that their product allows users to configure a proxy or use a Chrome extension to redirect their traffic through their platform while maintaining transparency and user privacy.
• Litty addresses concerns about highly sophisticated industries and the traffic flowing through their browser, emphasizing their commitment to security and maintaining an open-source cloud browser.

Browser security and compliance in various industries

• Menlo Security recently announced that it is strengthening its browser security offering with three pillars, including managing browser capabilities and protecting data.
• Regulation is a key driver for Menlo Security’s customers, particularly in heavily regulated industries like finance, government, and healthcare, where the company’s technology provides an air gap between endpoint devices and websites accessed.

Securing open source and proprietary browsers

• Swapnil Bhartiya compares securing open source and proprietary browsers, highlighting differences in development processes and security approaches.
• Litty discusses the challenges in securing open-source vs. closed-source browsers, highlighting the differences in vulnerability disclosure.

Guest: Lionel Litty (LinkedIn)
Company: Menlo Security (Twitter)
Show: Let’s Talk