In a world fraught with cyber threats, password security is paramount for businesses.
You may not be aware that the web browser that your employees use in their work environment is a critical part of your organisation’s defence. The browser is not just a window to the Internet – it is a frontline defence for your company’s most valuable data.
If your employees are using a web browser that your IT provider doesn’t manage / control, there is a risk that critical passwords for accessing company resources could inadvertently be shared by that user, via the account they are logged in as when using their web browser. For example, if using Google Chrome in the workplace, and also using Google Chrome at home, the saved workplace passwords will be available at home. This could lead to a security breach if the home computer is not managed / protected by your work IT systems.
While Google Chrome is a popular browser, Microsoft Edge offers distinct advantages for keeping business passwords secure.
Edge’s security advantages are:
- Edge’s Password Monitor warns users if saved passwords are found in data breaches, enabling proactive changes.
- Edge works seamlessly with Windows security tools like Windows Hello and Credential Guard, supporting biometric authentication and extra hardware-level protection for credentials.
- Microsoft Defender SmartScreen blocks malicious sites and downloads, often outperforming Chrome’s protections in enterprise settings.
- Edge suggests strong passwords, enforces policies, and integrates easily with Azure Active Directory for single sign-on. IT teams can centrally manage password policies and restrict weak or reused passwords.
- Features such as Application Guard isolate risky sites, while passwordless authentication (such as biometrics) reduces dependence on passwords altogether.
- Saved passwords that employees have been using in Edge are attached to their company login. Therefore, when a user leaves the business and their account is blocked or deleted, they will no longer have access to those passwords.
By adopting Edge as the default browser, companies can reduce password-related risks, centralise security controls, and support modern authentication – whilst at the same time giving employees a fast, familiar browsing experience.
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