Download Restrictions
Prevent users from downloading files from corporate applications to unmanaged devices, or restrict downloads based on data classification.
Network Security
Securing BYOD and Contractor Access Without Device Management
You cannot install an agent on a device you do not manage — but you can control the session.
Browser isolation provides a controlled access layer that enforces policy at the session level regardless of the state of the underlying device, enabling secure access for contractors, BYOD users, and unmanaged environments.
Session-layer security controls that work without device enrollment or agent installation.
The Challenge
Traditional controls cannot close the unmanaged device gap
Contractors rarely use corporate devices. Remote employees switch between personal and work machines. Acquired companies arrive with unmanaged infrastructure. Each scenario creates a path to corporate data that bypasses the controls you built for managed endpoints.
The Gap Traditional Controls Cannot Close
MDM enrollment solves the problem only if users accept it. VPN and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) control network access but not session behavior. Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) has limited inline coverage for devices without agents.
Contractors access client data from unmanaged personal devices
BYOD users download sensitive data to personal storage without DLP control
Vendors can introduce malware from compromised personal machines
M&A integration requires business continuity before endpoint security assessment
MDM enrollment is commercially or legally impractical for many contractor relationships
Session-Layer Controls That Work Without Device Management
Browser isolation enforces meaningful security controls at the session layer that do not require any cooperation from the endpoint.
Clipboard Isolation
Data copied inside a managed browser session cannot be pasted into applications outside the controlled environment.
Agentless Deployment
Users connect through a web portal or lightweight browser download with no MDM profile or corporate agent required.
Core Capabilities
Session-layer security controls that protect corporate data without device management.
Data Loss Prevention
Prevent sensitive data from leaving the controlled session environment through downloads or clipboard operations.
Identity-Aware Policy
Apply different controls based on user type, group membership, or role attributes from your Identity Provider.
Application-Layer Security
Enforce security controls at the application layer independent of the underlying operating system or device state.
Outcomes
- Secure contractor and vendor access without device enrollment
- Controlled BYOD access with data loss prevention
- Reduced risk from unmanaged devices accessing corporate applications
- Faster M&A integration with immediate secure access
Ideal Fit
- Organizations with third-party vendor access to internal applications
- M&A integration periods with unassessed endpoint environments
- Contractor pools in regulated industries
- Environments where BYOD enrollment is commercially impractical
Use Cases
Purpose-built for environments with unmanaged device access
Browser isolation addresses specific scenarios where traditional endpoint controls are not feasible or sufficient.
Recommended
Contractor and Vendor Access
Third-Party Users
Enable secure access to corporate applications for contractors and vendors using personal devices.
Best Fit
Organizations with regular contractor access to sensitive systems where MDM enrollment is not practical.
M&A Integration
Acquisition Scenarios
Provide immediate secure access during integration periods before endpoint security assessment is complete.
Best Fit
Organizations acquiring companies with unknown endpoint security posture requiring business continuity.
BYOD Environments
Personal Device Access
Control session behavior for employees accessing corporate SaaS from personal devices.
Best Fit
Organizations where employee device enrollment is commercially or legally impractical.
Regulated Industries
Compliance Requirements
Meet data protection requirements for unmanaged device access in regulated environments.
Best Fit
Healthcare, financial services, and other regulated industries with strict data handling requirements.
Why IVI
Session-layer security expertise for unmanaged environments
Zero Trust Architecture Experience
Deep expertise in implementing session-layer controls that complement existing ZTNA deployments.
Complementary Controls
Browser isolation sits above ZTNA in the access stack, controlling session behavior after access is granted.
Identity-Aware Policy Design
Proven approach to implementing differentiated controls based on user type and risk profile.
Flexible Policy Framework
Different controls for employees vs. contractors vs. vendors based on group membership or role attributes.
Related Resources
Related Resources
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about securing unmanaged device access.
Does browser isolation require any software on the contractor's device?
Remote browser isolation can be fully agentless: the user connects through a web portal with nothing installed. Enterprise browser replacement requires a lightweight browser download but no MDM profile or system agent.
Can we apply different controls to different user types?
Yes. Identity-aware policy tied to your Identity Provider (IdP) allows different controls for employees vs. contractors vs. vendors, based on group membership or role attributes.
How does this interact with our existing ZTNA deployment?
Browser isolation sits above ZTNA in the access stack. ZTNA determines whether the user can reach the application. Browser isolation controls what they can do inside the session once access is granted. They are complementary controls.
What happens if a contractor tries to download sensitive files?
Download restrictions can be configured to prevent file downloads entirely or restrict them based on data classification. Users can work with data inside the session but cannot pull it onto personal devices.
How does clipboard isolation work in practice?
Data copied inside a managed browser session cannot be pasted into applications outside the controlled environment, including personal email, personal storage, or other browser tabs outside the session boundary.
Is this solution suitable for M&A integration scenarios?
Yes. Browser isolation provides immediate secure access during integration periods before endpoint security assessment is complete, enabling business continuity while maintaining security controls.