Venn vs. Enterprise Browsers

Enterprise browsers like Island, Talon, and Edge limit users to only browser-based apps – leaving installed apps unsupported. Venn goes beyond the browser – securing all work apps (browser and desktop.)

Securely Enabling Remote Work Requires Going Beyond the Browser

Enterprise browsers have become a way to enforce security policies for remote workforces – but they come with critical limitations. They restrict users to a controlled internet browser, but leave locally installed apps, access to files, and non-browser workflows exposed.

Enterprise Browsers also create change management – forcing users to switch from their preferred browsers like Chrome or Safari, leading to pushback and challenges with adoption.

Venn takes a simpler, more comprehensive approach. Instead of controlling only the browser, Venn creates an isolated and protected work environment on any BYOD device. Including web filtering and restricting file uploads using Google Chrome.

How Venn Stacks Up Against Enterprise Browsers

Features Venn logo Enterprise Browsers

Security

Venn
Protects entire work environment (local apps, files, and web activity)
Enterprise Browsers
Only secures browser-based applications
Protects entire work environment (local apps, files, and web activity) Only secures browser-based applications

User Experience

Venn
Employees use familiar apps, including their preferred browsers
Enterprise Browsers
Forces users into a specific browser
Employees use familiar apps, including their preferred browsers Forces users into a specific browser

Local App Support

Venn
Secures native and legacy applications
Enterprise Browsers
No protection for local or non-browser-based apps
Secures native and legacy applications No protection for local or non-browser-based apps

Data Security

Venn
Full isolation of work and personal data, preventing unauthorized access
Enterprise Browsers
No control over local file storage, downloads, or copy/paste
Full isolation of work and personal data, preventing unauthorized access No control over local file storage, downloads, or copy/paste

Change Management

Venn
Minimal disruption, employees work as usual
Enterprise Browsers
Requires behavior change, leading to resistance and adoption issues
Minimal disruption, employees work as usual Requires behavior change, leading to resistance and adoption issues

Threat Protection

Venn
Blocks risks across all work applications, including data exfiltration
Enterprise Browsers
Limited to browser-based threats; local apps remain vulnerable
Blocks risks across all work applications, including data exfiltration Limited to browser-based threats; local apps remain vulnerable

Enterprise Browsers Leave
Gaps. Venn Fills Them

Enterprise Browsers
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Local Applications and File Access Remain Exposed
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Enterprise browsers protect only web-based applications, leaving tools like local file storage and local productivity apps unprotected.
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Venn secures all work applications, not just web-based ones, ensuring a fully isolated, controlled environment on BYOD devices.
Data Leakage Through Unsecured Downloads and Local Storage
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Enterprise browsers may restrict copy-paste or downloads, but they don’t stop users from saving sensitive files locally or taking screenshots.
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Venn prevents unauthorized data exfiltration by keeping business files and data within a Secure Enclave, separate from the personal side of the computer (PC or MAC.)
Browser-Based Security Can’t Stop Endpoint Threats
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Even with an enterprise browser, malware, keyloggers, and local exploits can still access corporate data through unprotected parts of the device.
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Venn blocks these threats at the endpoint level, securing both applications and data across the entire work environment.

Enterprise Browsers Create Change Management

One of the biggest challenges with enterprise browsers? Forcing employees to change the way they work. Switching browsers disrupts workflows, slows adoption, and creates frustration for users and IT teams alike.

Venn eliminates the pain of change management. Employees can continue using the browsers, applications, and workflows they prefer – all within a secure, isolated environment. IT gains enterprise-grade security and compliance, while employees enjoy a seamless experience without restrictions.

Venn Keeps Users Working the Way They Wish

With Venn, users don’t have to change the way they work. Venn lets employees keep using the apps and tools they already know – locally on their device. No new workflows, no retraining, no disruption.

By securing the entire work environment instead of just the browser, Venn delivers:

Comprehensive security

for web, local, and cloud apps

A frictionless user experience

with no forced browser changes

Stronger protection

against malware, data leaks, and endpoint threats

Seamless deployment and adoption

with minimal IT burden