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A powerful combination of local and cloud-based security to protect users\u00a0and data.<\/p>\n
We are excited to announce\u00a0advanced enterprise browser\u00a0integration between Cisco Secure Access and Microsoft Edge for Business, designed to enhance\u00a0data\u00a0security and protect the use of AI in modern organizations.<\/p>\n
Seamless and Secure Enterprise Browser Experience<\/h2>\n
This integration brings together Cisco\u2019s Secure Access (SSE) platform with Edge for Business, delivering a unified solution that enables secure, zero-trust access to private applications directly through the enterprise browser. Users\u00a0benefit\u00a0from:<\/p>\n
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- Robust Zero Trust Security<\/strong>: Enforcing granular access controls and continuous device posture assessment\u00a0so\u00a0authorized users and devices can access\u00a0designated\u00a0resources.<\/li>\n
- Enhanced Data Loss Prevention (DLP)<\/strong>: Protecting sensitive data with a combination of local and cloud-based policies that prevent inappropriate file uploading, pasting, and printing from within the browser environment.<\/li>\n
- AI-Powered Threat Protection<\/strong>:\u00a0Using AI-driven security insights to detect and prevent emerging threats in real time, including those related to generative AI content for remote users\u00a0leveraging\u00a0Cisco Secure Client and users in campus and branch office deployments.<\/li>\n
- Frictionless User Experience<\/strong>: Simplifying access with seamless, one-step login and automated trust verification,\u00a0eliminating\u00a0complex VPN or agent-based workflows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Key Benefits for IT and Security Teams<\/h2>\n
The integration of Microsoft Edge for Business and Cisco Secure Access delivers data protection\u00a0at\u00a0the\u00a0browser and network layers.<\/p>\n
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- Simplified Management<\/strong>:\u00a0Unified Policy Enforcement via a single, consistent set of DLP policies is enforced across\u00a0private access, web browsing, and endpoint scenarios \u2014\u00a0eliminating\u00a0the policy fragmentation that arises when network-layer and browser-layer controls\u00a0operate\u00a0independently.\u00a0\u00a0This reduces operational complexity, enabling IT teams to efficiently manage security across managed and unmanaged devices.<\/li>\n
- GenAI Data Guardrails<\/strong>: Structured and unstructured data protection policies apply natively to GenAI usage within the browser, preventing sensitive data from entering public AI models or being exfiltrated through AI-assisted workflows.<\/li>\n
- Agentic Process Compliance<\/strong>:\u00a0Browsing\u00a0with\u00a0Copilot\u00a0in\u00a0Edge\u00a0inherits\u00a0the same DLP framework applied to human users. AI agents\u00a0operating\u00a0in the browser cannot create loopholes \u2014 they are bound by Cisco Secure Access policies. This is a critical control\u00a0gap\u00a0closed.<\/li>\n
- MCP Security<\/strong>: Cisco MCP Security extends the Cisco AI Defense and Secure Access policy framework into the MCP tool-call layer, providing the enterprise with end-to-end visibility and control over what AI agents\u00a0actually do, not just where they browse.<\/li>\n
- Comprehensive Visibility<\/strong>: Detailed security insights and reporting provide IT with deep visibility into browser activity and threat events.<\/li>\n
- Flexible BYOD and Contractor Support<\/strong>: Securely enable access for bring-your-own-device scenarios and third-party contractors with least-privilege access controls.<\/li>\n
- VDI Replacement<\/strong>: Modernize remote access by replacing costly and complex virtual desktop infrastructure with an integrated enterprise browser and SSE solution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Empowering the AI Era<\/h2>\n
As AI becomes integral to enterprise workflows, this integration ensures that AI-generated content and interactions within the browser are protected by Cisco\u2019s advanced DLP and threat detection capabilities. This proactive approach helps safeguard sensitive information while enabling users to\u00a0leverage\u00a0AI tools securely.<\/p>\n
Cisco Secure Access delivers advanced AI capabilities and significant value to customers by integrating AI-driven security, automation, and visibility within a cloud-delivered Security Service Edge (SSE) solution grounded in zero trust principles.<\/p>\n
Additionally, Edge for Business, through its Copilot\u00a0control panel in the Edge\u00a0management service,\u00a0provides\u00a0a layered framework for enabling, constraining, and auditing agentic AI behavior within the enterprise browser.<\/p>\n
Enhanced Data Security with Cisco DLP Integration in Edge for Business<\/h2>\n
This integration leverages\u00a0Cisco Data Loss Prevention (DLP)<\/strong>\u00a0capabilities to enforce robust data security controls directly within Edge for Business.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Cisco Secure Access delivers a unified, AI-powered DLP solution that protects sensitive data across web traffic, cloud applications, endpoints, and email, now extended to the enterprise browser environment.<\/p>\n
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- Unified DLP Policy Enforcement<\/strong>: Cisco DLP policies are centrally managed and applied consistently across data channels, including web traffic flowing through Edge for Business. This\u00a0helps\u00a0ensure sensitive information such as personally identifiable information (PII),\u00a0financial data, and intellectual property is\u00a0monitored\u00a0and protected in real time.<\/li>\n
- Granular Control and Customization<\/strong>: Organizations can create flexible DLP policies targeting specific users, groups, locations, cloud apps, and destinations. Custom dictionaries and over 1,200 pre-built data identifiers enable precise detection and reduce false positives.<\/li>\n
- Real-Time Inspection and Enforcement<\/strong>: Cisco Secure Access DLP inspects data inline via the Secure Web Gateway, including SSL-encrypted traffic, to detect and block unauthorized data transfers or uploads from the browser. Policies can be configured to\u00a0monitor\u00a0or block actions such as pasting, printing, or sharing sensitive content.<\/li>\n
- AI-Powered Detection<\/strong>:\u00a0Using\u00a0AI and machine learning, Cisco DLP enhances detection accuracy by classifying unstructured data and\u00a0identifying\u00a0intent in generative AI interactions within the browser, safeguarding against data leakage through AI activities.<\/li>\n
- Comprehensive Visibility and Reporting<\/strong>: IT teams gain detailed insights into data loss prevention events, including identity, file names, triggered rules, and policy violations, enabling proactive risk management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
By integrating Cisco DLP policies with Edge for Business, organizations can enforce consistent data security controls within the enterprise browser\u00a0to protect against\u00a0data exfiltration. This\u00a0improves compliance\u00a0with regulatory requirements while\u00a0helping to\u00a0secure AI usage.<\/p>\n
\u201cSecurity works best when\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0built into the experience users already have. Integrating Cisco Secure Access with Edge for Business helps organizations reduce the cost and complexity of securing the browser, while delivering a seamless, protected experience for employees across SaaS and private apps,\u201d\u00a0said Arunesh Chandra,\u00a0Head of Product, Edge for Business, Microsoft.<\/p>\n
Looking Ahead<\/h2>\n
Cisco and Microsoft are committed to continuous innovation in\u00a0zero trust\u00a0access and enterprise browsing. This integration marks a significant step toward a more secure, productive, and AI-enabled digital workplace.<\/p>\n
For more information on Cisco Secure Access and Microsoft Edge for Business integration, please visit\u00a0us at\u00a0Cisco Live\u00a0in\u00a0the Security Showcase\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Future-proofed\u00a0Workplace zone \u2013 Safeguard GenAI Usage\/Secure Access station.<\/p>\n
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- GenAI Data Guardrails<\/strong>: Structured and unstructured data protection policies apply natively to GenAI usage within the browser, preventing sensitive data from entering public AI models or being exfiltrated through AI-assisted workflows.<\/li>\n
- Enhanced Data Loss Prevention (DLP)<\/strong>: Protecting sensitive data with a combination of local and cloud-based policies that prevent inappropriate file uploading, pasting, and printing from within the browser environment.<\/li>\n