Secure Mobile Browsing at Work With Edge for Business

In today’s hyperconnected world, employees expect instant, flexible access to corporate resources — whether they’re on a company-issued laptop or their own smartphone. For IT teams, this growing reliance on personal mobile devices introduces a new layer of complexity. How do you maintain enterprise-grade security standards on a fragmented landscape of devices and browsers? Microsoft’s answer is Edge for Business, a secure, enterprise-focused browser experience built to tackle the evolving challenges of mobile work.

Let’s take a closer look at how Edge for Business, paired with Microsoft Intune, is helping companies stay a step ahead of mobile security risks — without getting in the way of productivity.

One Browser, One Standard: Simplifying Mobile Security

With a wide variety of mobile devices in use across organizations, IT pros are often left juggling different management tools and inconsistent policies. That inconsistency creates gaps, where unmanaged browsers on personal devices can leave sensitive company data exposed. Edge for Business changes the game by extending the familiar security features of the desktop browser directly to mobile platforms on iOS and Android.

Through Microsoft Intune, IT admins can enforce a unified set of security and compliance policies across both desktops and mobile devices. This means your organization can require Edge for Business as the single, managed browser for all work-related internet activity — ensuring tighter control over how corporate data is accessed, stored, and shared.

Data Protection, Wherever Work Happens

Edge for Business is designed to protect sensitive data even when accessed from personal devices. Using Intune’s App Protection Policies (APP), organizations can control how data is handled within the Edge app. This includes blocking common vulnerabilities like copy-pasting corporate information into unmanaged apps or uploading sensitive files to unauthorized websites.

Additional safeguards include disabling local saving and printing capabilities within Edge for mobile, alongside encryption of sensitive user data such as saved passwords, browsing history, and autofill details. Especially for iOS users, this creates a secure environment that maintains productivity without compromising security.

When combined with Microsoft Tunnel for Mobile Application Management (MAM), Edge for Business establishes a secure, encrypted tunnel between mobile devices and corporate resources — even on unsecured public Wi-Fi networks. This happens automatically in the background once users log into Edge for Business with their Entra ID, offering seamless, frictionless protection without the need for a manual VPN connection.

Built-In Threat Protection on the Move

Mobile devices are particularly vulnerable when connecting over public networks, exposing organizations to threats like phishing attacks, malware, and typosquatting — where a simple URL typo can direct users to malicious sites. Edge for Business integrates Microsoft Defender SmartScreen, a powerful protection tool that performs real-time reputation checks and warns users before they access suspicious or harmful websites.

One standout feature is Website Typo Protection, a digital safety net that detects when a user mistypes a familiar URL. Instead of letting them land on a potentially dangerous page, Edge for Business flags the issue and suggests a safer alternative. This proactive, intelligent defense reduces the risk of accidental security breaches — an essential safeguard for mobile-first workflows.

Flexible Control and a Consistent Experience

Every organization has different requirements for mobile security and productivity tools. Edge for Business allows IT administrators to customize feature access on mobile devices based on company policies. Features like Read Aloud or Drop, while useful on desktop, might not be appropriate for a secure mobile environment. Granular control means IT teams can selectively enable or disable these capabilities, tailoring the browsing experience to the needs of their mobile workforce.

Additionally, Edge for Business addresses the unique challenges of shared corporate devices. On smartphones and tablets used by multiple employees, Shared Device Mode (SDM) — powered by Entra ID — simplifies identity management. A single sign-in applies across all Microsoft 365 apps, and signing out from one app logs the user out of all SDM-enabled apps, ensuring a secure, clean handoff between users.

Edge Is Getting Smarter

As mobile work continues to grow, so does the sophistication of the threats targeting these devices. Interestingly, Microsoft recently announced it’s experimenting with AI-driven web content filtering and context-aware security policies for Edge for Business. These tools are designed to further reduce attack surfaces by dynamically adjusting security protocols based on a user’s location, network status, and behavior patterns. While still in early testing, these enhancements could soon offer even more intelligent protection for the enterprise mobile workspace.

For organizations seeking to balance mobile flexibility with corporate security, Edge for Business is quickly becoming the go-to browser for the modern workplace. Ready to take control? Setting Edge for Business as your organization’s default mobile browser is a simple, powerful way to start.