Security Edge protects against the threat of unmanaged devices

February 18, 2025

More than 50% of all devices in enterprise networks are what is known as unmanaged devices: employees, suppliers, and partners use non-company devices to access corporate applications through web browsers.

While this approach increases productivity, it also generates security risks due to the lack of control and visibility over these devices. This increases their potential entry points for attackers.

Therefore, these devices must meet minimum security requirements before accessing corporate applications to avoid exposing companies to risks such as:

Credential theft.
Accidental sharing of critical data through collaborative work tools (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, etc.) without malicious intent.
Inadequate use of artificial intelligence tools that contribute to confidential corporate data publication (Chat GPT, Copilot, etc.).
Access by suppliers and partners to confidential data in critical business applications they need to perform their work (Salesforce, SAP, Workday, etc.).
Malware entry points into the corporate network.

⚠️ These threats can have severe consequences for companies, including loss of trust, financial and operational damage, as well as possible legal and regulatory repercussions.

What is its impact?

80%-90% of successful ransomware attacks originated through unmanaged devices.
The average cost of a data breach in 2023 was $4.45 million, a 15% increase over 3 years.3
Global cybercrime costs are projected to reach $9.22 trillion in 2024, rising to $13.82 trillion in 2028.4

How to address the problem?

Security Edge powered by Palo Alto Networks incorporates the Prisma Access Browser module, which provides the solution to this problem, as it transforms the unmanaged device into a secure workspace, giving corporate security teams control over all web services and user actions.

With this module, an authorized user can securely access any web application from any device and location, without compromising company security, allowing:

Implementing a Zero Trust approach in the web browser, based on the premise that the identity and state of devices, users, and applications must be continuously verified and validated before allowing access to corporate resources.
Creating a secure workspace for web browsing on any device, protecting browser assets, and reducing the attack surface.
Preventing the loss of sensitive or confidential data by protecting information while using applications through browsers. This feature actively prevents sensitive data from being shared, transferred, or leaked without authorization, complying with corporate policies and data regulations.
It can be installed by any user without needing administrator rights.

Security Edge's main benefits

100% of devices protected: ensures security and protects corporate data regardless of the device.
85% savings compared to providing devices for all employees and remote workers.
79% savings on TCO compared to VDI: significant reduction in total cost of ownership compared to traditional VDI solutions, thanks to an efficient, cloud-based architecture.
End-to-end coverage, from design to operation, through a team of experts with the highest certifications, to ensure the project's success.

Security Edge offers deployment, configuration, and management of a complete collection of integrated security capabilities on a single service platform, including Prisma Access Browser.

The service allows clients to design the solution that best fits their needs and ensures security for both managed and unmanaged devices.

AUTHORS

KATTERINE NODARSE
Global Product Manager

JOSÉ ANTONIO VELASCO
Product Manager

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