Cloud Browser Isolation Attains FedRAMP Moderate For More Secure Web Browsing and Application Access for Government Agencies

1. Enhanced Security Posture

Government agencies must maintain effective security postures. CBI significantly enhances security by preventing web-based threats from reaching users' devices. This includes malware, ransomware, phishing attacks, and the exploitation of emerging vulnerabilities. By isolating web content in the cloud, agencies can effectively mitigate the risk of these prevalent threats, ensuring a safer browsing environment for their employees.

2. Protecting Sensitive Data

Federal agencies often handle highly sensitive information that, if compromised, could have severe consequences. Cloud Browser Isolation ensures that sensitive data remains protected by enforcing last mile data controls to prohibit the use of the clipboard, uploads and downloads, printing, text inputs, and watermarking to discourage screenshots. This is particularly crucial when employees are working remotely on potentially unsecured, unmanaged devices.

3. Native-like User Experience

While security is paramount, user experience should not be overlooked. CBI provides a seamless, native-like browsing experience, using Turbo Mode. This ensures that users can access the web without noticeable latency or performance issues. This balance between security and usability is essential for maintaining productivity and user satisfaction within government agencies.

4. New use case: VDI Alternative

Many governmental organizations want to enable third-party contractors or partners working from their own devices to access SaaS and private applications for productivity. But the de facto solution to date, VDI, has become incredibly expensive. Zscaler has developed secure, agentless access for employees or contractors on unmanaged devices, with browser isolation at its core. Government contractors and employees get access to the applications they need, from their current browser, with data security fully baked-in, and without the cost of VDI.