Amazon WorkSpaces Secure Browser
Isolated browser for internal web
Provides a browser session running on AWS, streamed to the user's machine to access internal web apps and SaaS; no data stays on the device, and you can block copying, file downloads, and printing.
- Cost$ Low
- Difficulty●●●●●
- Costs money when idle?No
- Serverless
Think of it asLike viewing documents through a glass pane: you can see and interact, but you can't take anything home.
When to use it
✓ Use it when
Employees or partners need to access internal web apps from devices not managed by the company, without setting up a VPN.
✗ Avoid it when
Need to run desktop applications → AppStream 2.0 or WorkSpaces.
Common uses
- Let contractors access internal web apps without a VPN
- Access SaaS without leaving data on personal machines
- Replace VDI used only to open a browser
What does it cost?
- Pricing model: Billed per active user each month; months with no sign-in are not charged.
