Access to video conferencing solutions is essential for collaboration, but often considered “at risk” by many sensitive organizations. Running them locally by users' browsers and opening dedicated ports can weaken corporate security, exposing the network to potential threats. But block Zoom, Webex, Microsoft Teams or even Google Meet penalizes employees in their daily work. Balancing security and accessibility is a complex challenge. The technological approach of Remote Browser Isolation (RBI) provides an innovative response to simplify this access.

Why is video conferencing a security risk?

Video conferencing applications expose businesses to numerous risks. To allow users to access these platforms, administrators often have to make the network more “permissive”, by opening specific ports and authorizing sensitive flows. Likewise, security teams cannot decide what rights will be authorized for each collaborator with file sharing, screen sharing, or video activation. This increases the attack surface and makes the business vulnerable to online threats and information leaks.

Remote Browser Isolation to protect your virtual meetings

Thanks to Remote Browser Isolation (RBI), each videoconference session is isolated in a secure remote container and allows participants to be brought together virtually but also in classic mode. Unlike traditional approaches that require complex network configurations, The RBI eliminates technical constraints without opening specific video streams. With the rendering technology of Pixel Rendering, only a harmless visual representation is sent to the user in the form of a pixel stream, thus preventing malicious code from reaching the internal system.

Remote Browser Isolation goes further by providing control over user interactions. Administrators can thus precisely manage the interaction capabilities inherent in video conferencing tools: activate or deactivate the camera, restrict the use of the microphone, block screen sharing or prohibit the download of sensitive files. This feature gives security teams total control over access rights, which is crucial to avoid the risks of data leaks and security incidents.

As you will have understood, the great strength of VirtualBrowser lies in its ability to guarantee a secure access to online virtual meetings without technical constraints, while providing a smooth experience for users. This new approach guarantees protection that meets the security standards of “sensitive” businesses without sacrificing the flexibility that teams need to collaborate effectively.

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