Qualys, a provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) IT security risk and compliance management offerings, has announced a new browser monitoring tool for enterprises.
The Qualys BrowserCheck Business Edition is a free service designed to help organisations identify and fix browser security issues.
The service gives IT administrators a clear view of Web browser security across their organisations, and allows them to work with users to fix any security issues, said the company.
Qualys BrowserCheck also scans Web browsers and plug-ins and provides remediation instructions for any security issues.
Qualys BrowserCheck Business Edition provides administrators with a unique URL for use by the employees. It allows users to scan their browsers and plug-ins for security issues and provides clear instructions on how to fix them. The tool also helps administrators track the state of browser security in their companies over time, said the Qualys.
Qualys chairman and CEO Philippe Courtot said the migration of data and applications to the cloud means activity through web browsers will increase, making it an increasingly popular target of attack.
Courtot said, "The new BrowserCheck Business Edition is an accurate, easy-to-use free service to help corporations keep their web browsers and plug-ins updated and secure on a global scale."
Gartner vice-president Avivah Litan said, "Secure web browsing is a growing concern for IT security. As employees increasingly access important information and use applications through their web browsers, malicious users are targeting their attacks on security vulnerabilities in out-of-date browsers and their plug-ins."
Litan added, "Providing a way for IT administrators to assess browser security across an organisation, and tools for users to keep their browsers and browser plug-ins up-to-date can help protect company data from malicious activity."
