Absolute Software announced the expansion of its differentiated Security Service Edge (SSE) solution with the launch of the Absolute Secure Web Gateway Service. Optimized for hybrid and mobile work models, this new extended offering builds on existing capabilities available in Absolute Secure Access – including Absolute ZTNA and Absolute Insights™ for Network – and empowers organizations to strengthen security, boost productivity, and ensure compliance with internal IT and security policies. With the shift to the work-from-anywhere model, web browsing has become a primary access point for the average employee to perform day-to-day responsibilities - from checking email to sharing files to collaborating.

It is estimated that 75% of enterprise work happens via the browser. This large-scale adoption has also left enterprise security teams scrambling to strengthen their defenses against malicious actors exploiting the browser as a top attack vector. A recent report revealed that more than 90% of organizations surveyed have experienced a web or mobile attack.

The Absolute Secure Web Gateway Service, powered by Ericom, provides cloud-delivered security and protections, including multiple anti-virus scans; remote browser isolation; content disarm and reconstruction; and data loss prevention. It inspects web content in a cloud container before delivering it to the user's web browser, enabling users to access links and download files without disruption – and without exposing their organization to increased risk. The Absolute Secure Web Gateway Service is integrated with the extensive policy capabilities already available in Absolute Secure Access, enabling IT and security practitioners to tailor security levels for individuals and groups based on risk level, workflows, location, network, and other key parameters.

Additionally, by feeding data to Absolute Insights for Network, IT and security teams have access to real-time intelligence to quickly assess security posture and identify where to take action to mitigate threats. Other key business and security benefits of this extended offering include: Optimized end user experience: The ability to automatically restore unhealthy network connections and applications, coupled with increased visibility into network health and security posture, actively improves the end user experience – boosting worker productivity and efficiency; Stronger security and compliance posture: Organizations can now better meet compliance policies and regulations across their device estate and reduce risk of sensitive data loss or leakage associated with intentional or inadvertent file uploads by users; Advanced malware protection: Evaluates webpages, files, software, and application data to find and eliminate malware threats, and blocks malware (including zero-day threats) from reaching endpoints and networks.