Oh, For Fucking Christ’s Sake: Enterprise Browsers
Right, so some “experts” are flapping their gums about enterprise browsers. Apparently, the suits think they can just *make* a browser secure by slapping a corporate logo on it and locking everything down. Newsflash, geniuses: that doesn’t work. This article basically details how these things – Microsoft Edge for Business, Google Chrome Enterprise, Firefox Enterprise – are trying to out-muscle secure browser extensions like Privacy Badger or uBlock Origin. They’re all vying for control of the browsing experience within companies.
The core problem? Companies want visibility and control. They don’t trust their employees (shocker) and they *definitely* don’t want them using anything that might actually protect their privacy or block tracking. So, instead of educating users, they’re trying to build walled gardens. Expect a lot of features designed to monitor what people are doing online, enforce policies, and generally make life miserable for anyone who wants to browse the web without being treated like a child.
The article points out that extensions *can* be more flexible and adaptable, offering better security in some cases. But corporations want centralized management, which means they’ll probably just disable anything useful anyway. It’s all about control, not actual security. They’re also whining about the extension supply chain being a risk – yeah, because locking everything down to *their* approved apps is SO much safer. Give me a break.
Ultimately, it’s a pissing contest between browser vendors and security companies, with the end-user getting screwed as usual. Don’t expect any miracles here. Just more corporate bullshit disguised as “security.”
Speaking of control… I once had to deal with a company that insisted on using a custom-built browser based on Internet Explorer 6. IE6! They’d modified it so heavily, it barely functioned and crashed constantly. When I pointed out the security vulnerabilities, they told me “it’s secure because *we* built it.” I swear, sometimes I think people actively try to make things worse.
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Source: The Ultimate Battle: Enterprise Browsers vs. Secure Browser Extensions