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		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

Local Applications and File Access Remain Exposed

Enterprise browsers protect only web-based applications, leaving tools like local file storage and local productivity apps unprotected.

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

Enterprise browsers may restrict copy-paste or downloads, but they don’t stop users from saving sensitive files locally or taking screenshots.

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

Even with an enterprise browser, malware, keyloggers, and local exploits can still access corporate data through unprotected parts of the device.

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: