Convert the Browsers on BYOD / Unmanaged Devices into Secure Browsing Sessions

As modern enterprises continue to adapt to the flexible work culture, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies have become a standard practice. However, protecting sensitive corporate data while maintaining user privacy and a seamless work experience has proven to be a difficult balancing act for many organizations.

SquareX’s BYOD solution offers a breakthrough approach that also delivers a frictionless user experience, while respecting employee privacy. In this blog post, we’ll dive into how SquareX’s BYOD solution works and why it’s the right choice for enterprises looking to upgrade their device management strategies.

How SquareX’s BYOD Solution Works

SquareX integrates seamlessly with existing enterprise infrastructure to transform the web browser into a secure environment where corporate data and applications are accessed.

Step 1:
The user accesses an enterprise application, such as Slack or OneDrive, through their browser. They are immediately redirected to an Identity Provider (IDP) like Ping Identity or Okta to authenticate.

Step 2:
The user inputs their login credentials on the IDP page. At this point, the IDP starts the authentication process.

Step 3:
Simultaneously, SquareX collects important browser signals and assesses the device’s posture or health. This data helps determine if the device is secure enough to be allowed access to the enterprise app.

Step 4:
Once the IDP has verified the user’s identity and SquareX confirms that the device meets security requirements, the session is considered trustworthy.

Step 5:
After both the IDP trust and device trust are established, the session is validated, and the IDP redirects the user to the enterprise application, granting access to the desired app.

Why Enterprises Should Use SquareX’s BYOD Solution

1. Granular Access Controls

SquareX offers IT administrators granular control over what employees can access based on device security posture, location, and role. Through the browser extension, administrators can implement policies that define which applications and data employees can access, ensuring that users only have access to the resources they need. For example, access to sensitive corporate resources can be restricted based on device security (e.g., patch levels or encryption status), ensuring only compliant devices can access the most sensitive data.

This level of granularity allows enterprises to enforce least-privilege access — ensuring that users only have the minimum level of access needed to perform their tasks, reducing the risk of overexposure to critical business data.

2. Data Privacy and Protection

With SquareX, enterprises can create policies separating personal and corporate data and workflows. SquareX allows employees to maintain full control over their personal apps, data, and device usage, while only corporate activities are monitored. This approach builds trust and improves user adoption of BYOD policies.

3. Improved UX: Low-Latency, High-Performance Access

SquareX provides a fast, low-latency experience, eliminating the performance issues typically associated with traditional solutions like VPNs or VDIs. Employees can access corporate applications with the same performance as if they were working on a local machine, regardless of their location. This is particularly important for global enterprises, where employees may be accessing corporate resources from different regions or time zones.

4. Easy Deployment and Management

SquareX’s lightweight browser extension means that IT administrators can deploy the solution quickly, with no need for lengthy configurations or large-scale software installations. IT teams can set granular policies, manage security settings, and control access levels all through a central dashboard, making it easy to manage BYOD security at scale.

The Future of BYOD Security

By deploying SquareX, enterprises can modernize their BYOD policies, protect corporate data, and empower their employees to work from anywhere with confidence.

SquareX: The Future of BYOD Security for Enterprises was originally published in SquareX Labs on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

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