ThreatDown introduces Browser Phishing Protection to enhance web security
In today’s digital landscape, web-based threats pose significant risks to organizations of all sizes. We’re excited to announce Browser Phishing Protection, a powerful browser extension designed to protect your employees from online threats and provide a secure, seamless browsing experience.
What is Browser Phishing Protection?
Browser Phishing Protection is a comprehensive security solution that goes beyond traditional IP and domain-based protection. This browser extension acts as a shield against various web-based threats, effectively:
- Blocking dangerous advertisements
- Identifying and preventing access to malicious sites
- Stopping sophisticated phishing attempts
- Eliminating intrusive tracking scripts
Key Benefits
Comprehensive web protection
The extension employs both signature-based threat detection and advanced heuristics to identify and block threats. This multi-layered approach significantly reduces the risk of credential theft, malware infections, and IT overhead.
Improved visibility
With Browser Phishing Protection, you gain valuable insights into the threats your users encounter while browsing. All detections appear in the Detections Summary report and Detections notifications, enabling quick action when security incidents arise.
Centralized management
Manage protection settings for browsers on Windows endpoints directly from your Nebula or OneView console. This centralized approach ensures consistent protection across your organization’s browsers.
Enhanced productivity
By eliminating ads and tracking scripts, Browser Phishing Protection creates a distraction-free browsing environment that improves productivity and browsing speeds for all end users.
Availability and deployment
Browser Phishing Protection will be included in the Core, Advanced, Elite, and Ultimate bundles for Nebula customers and OneView upfront customers, as well as EP/EDR for OneView Usage customers. Note that it will not be available for a-la-carte Nebula customers.
Deployment is flexible and straightforward through either:
- ThreatDown Endpoint Agent
- Your existing Mobile Device Management solution
The extension supports multiple browsers on Windows endpoints, including Chrome, Edge, and Brave, ensuring comprehensive coverage across your organization.
Features overview
1. Customizable policies
All Browser Phishing Protection policy settings are accessible under the “Protection Settings” tab. Administrators can customize the block page and modify various protection layers to suit organizational needs.
2. Comprehensive detection logs
Administrators receive notifications of any blocked domains through the Detection log. All Browser Phishing Protection detections are clearly identified with Type = “Browser” for easy filtering.
3. Flexible deployment options
Deploy the browser extension automatically through the endpoint agent or through your existing MDM platform based on your preference.
4. User-friendly web extension
End users benefit from a clean interface that displays information about blocked ads and enabled protection features, providing transparency without compromising security.
Learn more
For detailed information on configuring and deploying Browser Phishing Protection, please refer to our Knowledge Base articles on:
Enhance your organization’s web security today with Browser Phishing Protection – comprehensive protection that keeps your team productive and secure online.