The Browser is the New Desktop: Is Your Security Keeping Up?
In today’s digital landscape, the browser has evolved from a simple application into the primary interface for critical business functions. However, this shift has brought a surge in browser-based attacks, with 68% of organizations reporting an increase in incidents over the past two years.
This Omdia eBook, commissioned by Palo Alto Networks, provides a comprehensive look at the state of browser security in 2026. Based on a survey of 400 North American IT and cybersecurity professionals, the research explores:
- The Fragmentation of Access: Why Windows and browser-based applications continue to coexist, complicating the security perimeter.
- The Rise of Emerging Threats: Deep dives into the impact of phishing, data loss, and malicious browser extensions.
- Strategic Shifts: Why 85% of organizations plan to increase their secure browsing technology budgets in the next 12–24 months.
- Solution Trends: The growing preference for enterprise browsers and integrated secure browsing solutions over traditional methods like VDI or VPNs.
Download the full research to understand the success factors and requirements for securing the modern workforce’s most used tool.
