10ZiG unveils secure browser for Zero Trust endpoints

10ZiG Technology has launched a new secure browser for its thin and zero-client endpoints, targeting tighter control over web access in virtual desktop and cloud environments.

The 10ZiG Secure Browser is built on the Chromium Embedded Framework. It runs on the company's NOS, PeakOS and RepurpOS operating systems. It is available as part of a firmware update and is included at no extra charge on new devices and OS subscriptions.

The product offers an alternative to general-purpose browsers such as Chrome and Firefox. It focuses on tightly controlled access to specific web applications and kiosk-style use cases.

10ZiG said the browser forms part of a broader move toward a single-vendor endpoint ecosystem. The company supplies thin and zero clients for virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), desktop-as-a-service (DaaS) and software-as-a-service (SaaS) workspaces.

Kevin Greenway, Chief Technology Officer at 10ZiG Technology, said the introduction addresses IT concerns over browser-based work on locked-down devices.

"With the introduction of our Secure Browser, we're further strengthening the security posture for web-based work in thin or zero-client endpoints without the requirement of additional licenses or tools. Organisations can now deliver browser access that is purpose-built for restricted use-cases, aligned with our single-vendor strategy of secure, high-performing devices and free centralized management," said Kevin Greenway, CTO of 10ZiG Technology.

The browser is designed for organisations that rely on browser-based applications, virtual desktops and cloud-hosted workspaces. These setups increasingly place the browser at the centre of the user's daily work.

10ZiG positions the Secure Browser as a controlled option that sits alongside or replaces mainstream browsers on its endpoints. The company said this strengthens the overall security posture of devices that run its operating systems.

Zero Trust focus

The Secure Browser integrates with 10ZiG's existing security features. These include secure boot and USB restriction functions on supported endpoints.

The company said the new browser design follows Zero Trust Architecture principles. It aims to minimise the endpoint attack surface by restricting access and limiting functionality.

The browser can only present defined web applications. It can also operate in kiosk modes where users access a fixed set of resources from a shared device.

10ZiG said the integration of the browser into its firmware and operating systems reduces reliance on third-party agents or tools. It also reduces the need for additional licences from other vendors for secure browsing features.

Centralised management

The Secure Browser is configured and controlled through 10ZiG Manager. This is the company's browser-based central management console for its endpoints.

IT administrators can apply settings remotely. They can define which URLs or web applications are allowed and set authentication rules.

The browser can act as a secure front end for Citrix, Microsoft and Omnissa environments. It supports web authentication for these platforms on NOS, PeakOS and RepurpOS.

On PeakOS and RepurpOS, the Secure Browser is also available as a stand-alone connection type. Administrators can use it to create direct, locked-down web application connections without exposing a general browser interface.

Endpoint security context

Enterprise use of SaaS and web applications has increased. Omdia Research data cited by the company shows that 85% of the workday is spent in SaaS and web apps accessed through a browser.

The same research states that 95% of organisations experienced a browser-based attack within the past year. This has pushed browser control higher on the security agenda for IT and security teams.

10ZiG said that placing the secure browser at the firmware and OS level gives customers an endpoint security layer that does not depend on external add-ons. It said this approach aligns with its strategy of building a self-contained endpoint ecosystem.

The browser launch also supports the company's drive to repurpose hardware. RepurpOS runs on existing PCs and laptops that organisations convert into locked-down clients. The Secure Browser is now part of this software stack.

10ZiG has operated in the thin client endpoint market for more than two decades. Its product range includes desktop devices, laptops and all-in-one units, as well as US government Trade Agreements Act-compliant options.

The Secure Browser is now available to existing customers through the latest firmware build. All future 10ZiG devices and OS subscriptions will ship with the browser as a standard feature.