The browser has become the primary gateway to work, data, and AI. In this episode, we talk about why security and IT teams are rethinking the role of the browser and what sets Edge for Business apart as a secure, enterprise-ready solution. We’ll cover how built-in security, native integration with existing IT tools, and centralized management can simplify operations, reduce risk, and support modern work across managed devices, BYOD, and contractors. A must listen for IT pros and security experts navigating browser sprawl and AI adoption.
Segment Resources:
- Edge for Business 1-pager https://aka.ms/Edge1pager/CyberRiskAlliance
- Edge for Business security whitepaper https://aka.ms/EdgeSecurityWhitepaper/CyberRiskAlliance
- Edge for Business security connectors https://aka.ms/EdgeforBusinessconnectors/CyberRiskAlliance
- Edge for Business licensing matrix https://aka.ms/EdgeLicenseMatrix
- Edge management service https://aka.ms/EMS
This segment is sponsored by Microsoft. Visit https://securityweekly.com/microsoftrsac to learn more about them!
Read the summary article from SC Media here: Microsoft’s Arunesh Chandra: The browser in the AI era
- 0:00 - Welcome to RSAC 2026 Interview
- 0:20 - Enterprise Browser Trend Explained
- 0:34 - Why Enterprise Browsers Are Growing Fast
- 02:01 - Consumer vs Enterprise Browser Differences
- 02:14 - Browser as the Primary Security Surface
- 03:43 - Why Big Tech Is Investing in Enterprise Browsers
- 04:19 - Browser as a New Security Endpoint
- 05:33 - The Role of Browsers in AI Security
- 05:46 - Shadow AI Risks in the Workplace
- 07:30 - Browser as the AI Control Plane
- 07:58 - Microsoft Edge for Business Security Controls
- 08:09 - Visibility Into AI Tool Usage
- 09:51 - Granular Control vs Blocking AI Tools
- 10:01 - AI Policies Compared to Firewall Rules
- 10:53 - AI-Driven Threat Speed & Attack Surface
- 12:12 - Standardizing Browsers to Reduce Risk
- 12:53 - AI Tool Discovery & Web Filtering Challenges
- 14:07 - Managing Approved vs Unapproved AI Tools
- 14:47 - Final Thoughts & Key Takeaways
Arunesh Chandra is the Head of Product for Microsoft Edge for Business, where he leads the browser’s growth and adoption across commercial organizations on both desktop and mobile. His work sits at the forefront of enterprise security, compliance, and the browser’s emerging role as a critical control point in the AI era. With deep expertise in endpoint security, data protection, and browser manageability, Arunesh helps organizations—from small teams to global enterprises in highly regulated industries—tackle emerging risks like shadow AI and establish the secure enterprise browser as a consistent, scalable foundation for security and compliance.
