1. Purpose
Establish requirements for securing web browser configurations and usage to protect [ORGANIZATION]'s enterprise assets from web-based threats.
2. Scope
This policy applies to all web browsers installed on [ORGANIZATION]-managed enterprise assets and any browser used to access [ORGANIZATION]'s web applications.
3. Policy
3.1 Approved Browsers
Only approved web browsers that receive regular security updates from their vendors shall be authorized for use on enterprise assets. Approved browsers: [CUSTOMIZE: list browsers, e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Edge].
Browsers shall be maintained at the latest stable release version, with updates deployed within [CUSTOMIZE: 14/30] days of release.
End-of-life browsers are prohibited on all enterprise assets.
3.2 Browser Configuration
Browser configurations shall be managed centrally through group policy, MDM, or configuration management tools to enforce: blocking of known malicious websites via URL filtering, restriction of browser extensions to an approved allowlist, disabling of unnecessary plugins (Flash, Java applets), enabling of safe browsing/phishing protection features, and blocking of pop-ups from untrusted sites.
Users shall not be able to modify managed security-related browser settings.
Browser data (cached credentials, autofill data) for [ORGANIZATION]'s systems shall not synchronize to personal browser profiles.
3.3 DNS Filtering
DNS filtering shall be implemented to block access to known malicious domains, phishing sites, and categories of inappropriate content as defined by [ORGANIZATION].
DNS filtering shall apply to all enterprise assets, including those used remotely, through DNS-level protection agents or secure DNS services.
Attempts to bypass DNS filtering controls are prohibited and shall be monitored.
4. Compliance
Compliance with this policy is mandatory for all personnel within its scope. Compliance will be monitored through periodic audits, automated controls, and management review.
Exceptions to this policy must be documented with a business justification, approved by [CUSTOMIZE: CISO/Security Team], and reviewed at least annually.
5. Enforcement
Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment or contract, and may result in civil or criminal penalties where applicable law has been violated.
[ORGANIZATION] reserves the right to audit compliance with this policy at any time, with or without notice.
6. Review and Revision
This policy shall be reviewed at least annually by [CUSTOMIZE: CISO/Policy Owner] and updated as necessary to reflect changes in the threat landscape, regulatory requirements, or organizational structure.
All revisions shall be documented with version number, date, author, and description of changes.
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