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[Schedule a demo](#product_report_modal) VDI ReductionMore Info ![VDI Reduction Image](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/images/prisma/vdi-reduction/fastest-way-to-secure-vdi.svg)![VDI Reduction Image](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/images/prisma/vdi-reduction/fastest-way-blue.svg) ## Why do traditional DLP and SWG tools fail to protect the browser? Because you cannot protect what you cannot see. Most web traffic is encrypted. Traditional tools require invasive decryption that breaks apps and kills performance. Prisma Browser sees 100% of activity because it operates where traffic is already decrypted for the user. SaaS, GenAI apps and agents emerge faster than any vendor catalog can track. If a tool doesn't recognize the app or agent, it can't protect the data. Legacy tools struggle to distinguish between a corporate OneDrive account and a personal one. Prisma Browser provides universal visibility. If a user can browse to it, Prisma Browser can secure it. [See how it works](https://players.brightcove.net/1050259881001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6385544316112) ![Blue outline images of multiple devices](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/images/prisma/vdi-reduction/vdi-strains-icon.svg)![Blue background with a white outline of images of multiple devices](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/images/prisma/vdi-reduction/vdi-strains-icon-blue.svg) ## How do you stop data leaks in the AI era? By controlling the action before the data is gone. Employees talk to bots with source code, financial models, and PII, forgetting that data is now in someone else's model. Prisma Browser sees the data before the user hits "Enter." Inspect files and prompts in real-time. Don't just block work; guide the user. When a risky action occurs, inline notifications correct behavior instantly. This is the shift from reacting to a breach to preventing one in the moment. [Get a demo](#product_report_modal) ![Image of a laptop with a blue laptop and Prisma Browser icon.](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/images/prisma/vdi-reduction/what-is-secure-browser-icon.svg)![Image of a laptop with a blue background and white Prisma Browser icon.](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/images/prisma/vdi-reduction/what-is-secure-browser-icon-blue.svg) ## What is "Last-Mile" activity control? It's the granular governance of every human interaction within the browser. Traditional security is binary: Allow or Block. This creates friction and kills productivity. Prisma Browser enables a Zero Trust approach to data-in-use: Allow a user to edit a document but block them from downloading it. Prevent screenshots, printing to PDF, and unauthorized clipboard operations (copy/paste). Automatically distinguish between corporate and personal SaaS instances, ensuring sensitive IP never crosses into personal storage. Finally, the "dream of DLP"---full activity-level control---is a reality. [Dive deeper with a demo](#product_report_modal) ![Image of a blue outlined laptop with a lock icon.](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/images/prisma/vdi-reduction/how-secure-icon.svg)![Image of a blue backgorund white outline laptop with a lock icon.](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/images/prisma/vdi-reduction/how-secure-icon-blue.svg) ## How does this fit into a larger security platform? Data security is only as good as the classification engine behind it. It leverages Palo Alto Networks AI-driven security, trusted by 97 of the Fortune 100. * **Enterprise Data Loss Prevention:** Leverage 1,000+ AI-driven classifiers with 10x fewer false positives than commodity tools. * **Unmatched AI-Powered Threat Detection:** Identifies and blocks up to 9 million new and unique threats daily. [Schedule a demo](#product_report_modal) ## What's the next step? Data security has historically expanded outward---from data centers to endpoints to cloud APIs. Yet the center of gravity for sensitive data has shifted to the browser. It is where employees collaborate, download, upload, and, all too often, make mistakes. Traditional network-centric tools are blind to this "last mile," leaving a gap that attackers and accidental insiders exploit daily. Prisma Browser closes that gap. It is the only solution that delivers enterprise-grade data protection directly where the work occurs. Ready to see it in action? [Schedule a demo](#product_report_modal) ## Want to see what else it can do? ![Secure Agentic Browsing Icon](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/images/sase/prisma-access-browser/use-cases/independent-workers/secure-agentic-browsing.svg)[Secure Agentic Browsing](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/sase/prisma-browser-secure-agentic-browsing?ts=markdown) ![Enhance SOC Operations Icon](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/images/sase/prisma-access-browser/use-cases/independent-workers/enhance-soc-operations.svg)[Enhance SOC Operations](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/sase/prisma-browser-enhance-soc-operations?ts=markdown) ![Accelerate M\&A Integration Icon](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/images/sase/prisma-access-browser/use-cases/independent-workers/accelerate-integration.svg)[Accelerate M\&A Integration](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/sase/prisma-browser-mergers-and-acquisition-onboarding?ts=markdown) ![Secure Non-SSO Apps Icon](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/images/sase/prisma-access-browser/use-cases/independent-workers/secure-non-sso-apps.svg)[Secure Non-SSO Apps](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/sase/prisma-browser-non-sso-applications?ts=markdown) ![Complete data protection Icon](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/images/sase/prisma-access-browser/use-cases/independent-workers/complete-data-protection.svg)[Complete data protection](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/sase/prisma-browser-complete-web-protection?ts=markdown) ![VDI Icon](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/images/sase/prisma-access-browser/use-cases/independent-workers/vdi.svg)[VDI reduction](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/sase/prisma-browser-vdi-reduction?ts=markdown) ![BYOD Icon](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/images/sase/prisma-access-browser/use-cases/independent-workers/byod.svg)[BYOD](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/sase/prisma-browser-byod?ts=markdown) ![Independent Workers Icon](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/images/sase/prisma-access-browser/use-cases/independent-workers/workers.svg)[Independent Workers](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/sase/prisma-browser-independent-workers?ts=markdown) ![GenAI usage Icon](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/images/sase/prisma-access-browser/use-cases/independent-workers/genai-usage.svg)[GenAI usage](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/sase/prisma-browser-genai-usage?ts=markdown) ![A white diamond icon.](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/images/prisma/vdi-reduction/white-pab-use-case-page-diamond.svg) ## Secure Browser Use Case: VDI and DaaS Reduction VDI and DaaS are designed to provide secure remote access by virtualizing entire desktops. But that's more than most web-based workflows require. A secure browser reduces this dependency by isolating and protecting browser sessions directly, without the need for full desktop environments. VDI and DaaS reduction is a secure browser use case focused on helping organizations simplify access, lower infrastructure demands, and scale security for SaaS and internal web apps more efficiently. ## How does a secure browser reduce VDI and DaaS dependency? A secure browser reduces VDI and DaaS dependency by securing user sessions directly in the browser. Which removes the need for full desktop virtualization in most web-based workflows. A secure enterprise browser is a managed web browser environment designed to protect enterprise data and applications directly in the browser. It addresses the gaps in traditional approaches like VDI (virtual desktop infrastructure) and DaaS (desktop as a service) by securing user sessions without relying on full desktop virtualization. Here's why that matters: VDI and DaaS create secure desktop environments hosted on centralized servers. Both definitely offer benefits for remote access. But they also come with high costs, complexity, and scalability challenges. More importantly, they struggle to secure browser activity. And the browser is where most work happens today. Once a session connects to an unmanaged device, VDI and DaaS lose visibility and control. Which leaves enterprise data vulnerable. A secure enterprise browser solves this by embedding security controls in the browser itself. It enforces Zero Trust access policies, isolates work sessions, and protects sensitive data from endpoint threats. Unlike VDI and DaaS, secure browsers don't require heavy infrastructure, video streaming, or thick client support for general web access. Basically: A secure enterprise browser reduces VDI and DaaS dependency by shifting routine browser-based work to a simpler, more scalable solution. ![A light bulb with a dotted line behind it.](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/images/prisma/vdi-reduction/pab-use-case-lightbulb-icon.svg) *It's not just about moving work into the browser. It's about moving security there, too. Prisma Browser shifts Zero Trust access, data protection, and session isolation directly into the browser environment. This eliminates the need to virtualize entire desktops for simple SaaS and web access. Instead of scaling infrastructure, you scale secure browser sessions. And that reduces VDI and DaaS dependency where it's unnecessary and costly.* [Schedule a demo](https://start.paloaltonetworks.com/contact-us-pab.html) ## What are the problems with using VDI or DaaS for broad secure access? VDI and DaaS were built for centralized, secure access. But when stretched across an entire workforce, they introduce new challenges that outweigh their benefits. **Here are the main problems with using VDI or DaaS for broad secure access:** |---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | ![](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/images/prisma/vdi-reduction/arrow-right-white.svg) | **High costs:** VDI and DaaS require significant spending on infrastructure, software, and ongoing maintenance. Scaling these solutions adds more compute, storage, and licensing costs with every new user. | | ![](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/images/prisma/vdi-reduction/arrow-right-white.svg) | **Operational complexity:** Managing VDI or DaaS is resource-heavy. IT teams face constant demands for configuration, patching, and performance tuning, which slows agility. | | ![](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/images/prisma/vdi-reduction/arrow-right-white.svg) | **Scalability challenges:** VDI strains existing infrastructure when adding users, often requiring costly redesigns. DaaS offloads infrastructure but still faces licensing, capacity, and performance bottlenecks as usage scales. | | ![](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/images/prisma/vdi-reduction/arrow-right-white.svg) | **Poor user experience:** Latency comes from routing traffic through centralized infrastructure. Login delays and lag frustrate users, especially for web-based apps that shouldn't need a full desktop environment. While often more flexible, DaaS still introduces lag due to session virtualization and network dependencies. Performance can degrade with high usage or provider constraints. | | ![](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/images/prisma/vdi-reduction/arrow-right-white.svg) | **Security blind spots:** VDI and DaaS secure desktops but lack visibility and control inside the browser. Actions like copy-paste, screen capture, and data movement often go unchecked. | | ![](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/images/prisma/vdi-reduction/arrow-right-white.svg) | **Persistent attack surface:** Unmanaged devices accessing VDI or DaaS sessions create risk. Malware can record screens, steal credentials, or hijack sessions, bypassing centralized protections. | | ![](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/images/prisma/vdi-reduction/arrow-right-white.svg) | **Administrative overhead:** Large VDI environments demand constant upkeep: hardware patching, capacity tuning, and infrastructure management. DaaS reduces infrastructure burden but shifts effort to managing user access, configurations, and licensing. Both consume IT resources that could be better spent elsewhere. | | ![](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/images/prisma/vdi-reduction/arrow-right-white.svg) | **Weak default controls:** VDI and DaaS often rely on outdated or incomplete session policies. Updating these controls is complicated---whether due to infrastructure dependencies in VDI or platform limitations in DaaS---leaving security gaps attackers can exploit. | ![A light bulb with a dotted line behind it.](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/images/prisma/vdi-reduction/pab-use-case-lightbulb-icon.svg) *VDI and DaaS were built to secure desktops. Not browsers. Now that browser-based apps are the primary workspace, their blind spots are liabilities. Prisma Browser flips this paradigm by securing work at the session level---enabling granular control over data movement, user actions, and app usage inside the browser. This shifts the burden of security from heavy desktop virtualization to lightweight browser-native enforcement. Which lessens VDI/DaaS reliance where it no longer fits.* [Schedule a demo](https://start.paloaltonetworks.com/contact-us-pab.html) ## How do secure browsers compare to VDI and DaaS for secure access? VDI and DaaS are common for secure access. But they're not always the best fit for everyday browser-based work. Secure enterprise browsers offer a lighter, more targeted alternative. Here's how each technology stacks up for secure access: | Feature | VDI | DaaS | Secure browser | | **Infrastructure load** | High | Medium | Low | | **Performance** | Variable | Variable | High | | **User experience** | Laggy for web apps | Better than VDI | Native-like | | **User experience** | Strong perimeters, blind spots in browser | Similar | Session-level isolation \& control | | **Best for** | Thick clients, legacy apps | Remote desktop for hin clients | General SaaS/web accss, BYOD | |-------------------------|-------------------------------------------|--------------------------------|------------------------------------| ![A light bulb with a dotted line behind it.](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/images/prisma/vdi-reduction/pab-use-case-lightbulb-icon.svg) *Secure browsers don't replace desktops. They unburden them. Prisma Browser doesn't aim to emulate a desktop experience like VDI or DaaS. Instead, it isolates and secures browser sessions independently, providing users direct access to SaaS and web apps without full desktop overhead. The targeted approach reduces infrastructure demands and operational complexity. VDI/DaaS remain options for use cases that actually require a full desktop.* [Schedule a demo](https://start.paloaltonetworks.com/contact-us-pab.html) ## When should you use a secure browser instead of VDI or DaaS? | Use case | Secure browser (e.g., Prisma Browser) | VDI/DaaS | | **Web-based SaaS access** | Best fit - optimized for SaaS access with granular browser-level controls | Overkill - unnecessary complexity for SaaS access | | **Internal web apps access** | Best fit - provides secure access without needing VDI overhead | Overkill - unnecessary overhead for browser-based apps | | **Unmanaged device access (BYOD, contractors, partners)** | Ideal - secures access on unmanaged devices without full desktop virtualization | Challenging - costly and complex to secure unmanaged devices | | **Data protection in browser sessions** | Ideal - enforces data masking, clipboard restrictions, and session isolation | Limited - lacks visibility and control inside the browser | | **Thick client application access** | Not suitable - lacks support for thick client software | Required - supports thick client application needs | | **Legacy system access** | Not suitable - cannot emulate legacy desktop environments | Required - enables access to legacy systems and apps | | **High compute resource requirements** | Not suitable - does not provide virtualized compute power | Required - provides necessary desktop resources for demanding apps | |-----------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------| Choosing between VDI, DaaS, and a secure browser starts with understanding what your users actually need. |---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | ![](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/images/prisma/vdi-reduction/arrow-right-white.svg) | **If the primary requirement is browser-based app access, a secure browser is a simpler, more effective option.** It eliminates the overhead of virtual desktops while providing security and control directly in the browser. This is especially valuable for scenarios like BYOD, unmanaged devices, or securing third-party access. Which is where VDI's cost and complexity quickly become a burden. | | ![](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/images/prisma/vdi-reduction/arrow-right-white.svg) | **In many cases, the right answer isn't one or the other. That's when a hybrid approach makes sense.** Use VDI or DaaS where it's truly needed---like for thick client access or specialized use cases. For everything else, offload to a secure browser. This targeted strategy lets you reduce VDI dependency without compromising security or the user experience. | | ![](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/images/prisma/vdi-reduction/arrow-right-white.svg) | **If the primary requirement is access to thick client or desktop applications, VDI or DaaS remains the right choice.** These solutions provide a full desktop environment that can support resource-intensive applications, specialized workflows, or legacy systems that don't run in a browser. | ![A light bulb with a dotted line behind it.](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/images/prisma/vdi-reduction/pab-use-case-lightbulb-icon.svg) *With Prisma Browser, organizations can segment users by access needs. Which offloads routine SaaS and web app activity from VDI/DaaS while preserving it for specialized workflows. The hybrid approach optimizes resource allocation. Plus, it cuts costs and complexity by reducing unnecessary desktop virtualization without sacrificing control or security.* [Schedule a demo](https://start.paloaltonetworks.com/contact-us-pab.html) ## Real-world example: Reducing VDI footprint with Prisma Browser Amplify, an education software provider serving 15 million students, needed to rapidly onboard thousands of tutors working on personal devices. Traditional solutions were too slow, complex, and expensive to scale. Prisma Browser provided a fast, scalable alternative. With Prisma Browser, Amplify onboarded over 2,000 tutors in minutes---cutting offboarding time from six weeks to minutes and saving over 1,000 hours in ticketing effort. The result? An ~85% cost reduction and a nationwide tutoring program delivered securely, even on unmanaged devices. Amplify's success shows how quickly organizations can scale secure BYOD access while reducing VDI reliance. ## RESULTS ~85% Cost savings 6 weeks to minutes Reduction in offboarding time 1K hours Reduction in offboarding ticket time [Schedule a demo](https://start.paloaltonetworks.com/contact-us-pab.html) ## Why Prisma Browser is a smart alternative to VDI \& DaaS Prisma Browser helps organizations reduce their reliance on traditional VDI and DaaS by solving the problems these legacy solutions can't. Here's why it's a smart alternative: ![Blue scale icon](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/images/prisma/vdi-reduction/scale-icon-blue.svg) ### Scales easily and quickly ![A diagram illustrating the ability for Prisma Browser to scale easier than VDI.](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/images/prisma/vdi-reduction/scales-easily-and-quickly-diagram.svg) Adding new VDI instances is costly and time-consuming. Prisma Browser enables secure access for any user or device in minutes. This makes it easy to scale security as the organization grows, without infrastructure bottlenecks. ![](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/images/prisma/vdi-reduction/complexity-icon-blue.svg) ### Eliminates unnecessary complexity VDI and DaaS are difficult to size, manage, and maintain. Prisma Browser simplifies remote access by shifting security and control into the browser. No need for virtual desktops or heavy infrastructure. IT teams gain centralized visibility and can apply global policies with ease. ![](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/images/prisma/vdi-reduction/improve-icon-blue.svg) ### Improves user experience VDI environments often frustrate users with latency, slow logins, and clunky performance. Prisma Browser delivers a seamless, high-performance browsing experience with app performance up to 5x faster than direct-to-internet. Employees stay productive without the usual friction. ![](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/images/prisma/vdi-reduction/cut-costs-icon-blue.svg) ### Cuts costs significantly VDI requires major investments in hardware, software, and licensing. Again, Prisma Browser reduces total cost of ownership by up to 79% by eliminating the need for expensive infrastructure and associated maintenance. So organizations can deploy secure access without breaking the bank. ![](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/images/prisma/vdi-reduction/closes-critical-icon-blue.svg) ### Closes critical security gaps ![](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/images/prisma/vdi-reduction/continuous-trust-verification-diagram.svg) VDI doesn't adequately protect browser-based work. It lacks granular data controls and visibility into user actions. Prisma Browser addresses these gaps with policy-based controls like data masking, screenshot blocking, and session logging. Security teams can protect sensitive data and monitor activity at the last mile. ![](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/images/prisma/vdi-reduction/proper-role-icon-blue.svg) ### Reduces VDI to its proper role Not every user needs a full desktop environment. Prisma Browser allows organizations to segment users by access needs. Browser-only users can be shifted off VDI entirely, reserving VDI for thick client apps. This right-sizes deployments and maximizes ROI. ![](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/images/prisma/vdi-reduction/integrates-with-sase-icon-blue.svg) ### Integrates natively with SASE ![](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/images/prisma/vdi-reduction/integrates-natively-with-sase-diagram.svg) Unlike standalone secure browsers, Prisma Browser is part of the broader Prisma SASE solution. This native integration extends Zero Trust protection to all devices and applications, providing consistent security everywhere users work. ![](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/content/dam/pan/en_US/images/prisma/vdi-reduction/reduces-it-workload-icon-blue.svg) ### Reduces IT workload Prisma Browser simplifies everyday IT management. With centralized browser-based controls, it reduces the time and effort spent on patching, resource tuning, and supporting VDI environments. ## What's the next step? Ready to rethink VDI and DaaS? Get started with Prisma Browser. 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