Symantec Web Isolation vs. Kasm Workspaces

Symantec Web Isolation functions by running web sessions remotely, ensuring that only a secure version of the content appears in users' browsers, which effectively prevents zero-day malware from infiltrating devices through websites. When integrated with Symantec Secure Web Gateways, the system enforces policies that reroute traffic from various uncategorized or potentially dangerous websites through Isolation, promoting a safer browsing experience. In addition, by working in conjunction with Symantec's messaging solutions, Web Isolation protects email links, effectively blocking phishing attempts and safeguarding against credential theft. This process guarantees that emails with links to harmful sites cannot deliver malware, ransomware, or other advanced threats to users. Moreover, by presenting web pages in a read-only format, it further prevents users from accidentally providing corporate credentials or sensitive data to unreliable or malicious sites, thereby strengthening overall cybersecurity protocols. Ultimately, Web Isolation acts as an essential barrier against the continuously changing landscape of online threats, ensuring that both personal and corporate information remains secure. Its multifaceted approach to security not only protects individual users but also fortifies organizational defenses against a range of cyber risks.

Kasm Workspaces enables you to access your work environment seamlessly through your web browser, regardless of the device or location you are in. This innovative platform is transforming the delivery of digital workspaces for organizations by utilizing open-source, web-native container streaming technology, which allows for a contemporary approach to Desktop as a Service, application streaming, and secure browser isolation. Beyond just a service, Kasm functions as a versatile platform equipped with a powerful API that can be tailored to suit your specific requirements, accommodating any scale of operation. Workspaces can be implemented wherever necessary, whether on-premise—including in Air-Gapped Networks—within cloud environments (both public and private), or through a hybrid approach that combines elements of both. Additionally, Kasm's flexibility ensures that it can adapt to the evolving needs of modern businesses.