Are the URLs blocked across all browsers at the endpoint?

Yes, when a URL blocklist is added, the effect takes place across all browser sessions. The user will not be able to connect to a website with the specified URL structure through any means.

Will users not be able to access genuine webpages?

URL blocklisting in Securden will work based on regex pattern matching. Granularity is as good as the regex expression. If you provide an accurate regex pattern, then only the intended sites will be blocked. The user will be able to visit every other webpage outside the blocklist.

Is URL filtering enough to ensure ransomware and malware security?

No, URL filtering itself is not a holistic enspoint security measure. You must use it in conjunction with the least privilege to ensure that users are not able to install ransomware and malware with admin rights. Without admin rights, malware and ransomware can do very little to cause harm to the organization. Enforcing the principle of least privilege using an Endpoint Privilege Manager is the recommended way to ensure protection against malware and ransomware.

Install Approved Software Without Admin Rights | Securden Endpoint Privilege Manager

Every install becomes a ticket.

Local admin rights or manual workflows create friction on both sides of the helpdesk queue.

Helpdesk overload

Repetitive install requests drain IT's time.

Productivity delays

Employees wait on approvals to start working.

Admin-rights creep

Users push for permanent access to skip the wait.

Larger attack surface

Standing privileges increases the risk of malware/ransomware, and privilege escalation attacks.

Delegate installs, not admin rights

Granular, per-app elevation without ever handing out a standing admin account.

01 — Trusted Apps

Approved installers only

Trusted MSI, EXE, and PKG files run with elevated rights; everything else is blocked automatically.

02 — Granular Privileges

Elevate the installer, not the user

Only the specific installation process is elevated; the user's session stays standard, start to finish.

03 — Seamless Installation

Child processes handled

Multi-step installs complete without extra prompts or breaking halfway through.

04 — Dynamic Console

Multi platform support

Manage Windows and macOS installation rules from a single, centralized console.

Updates & Exceptions, Just as Seamless

Controlled updates

Allow trusted applications to update seamlessly. Enforce version control when required.

On-demand requests

Users request unapproved apps from the portal. IT approves in one click, no ticket required.

Maximize Helpdesk Productivity

Lower support costs

Automating repetitive requests improves first-contact resolution and cuts cost per ticket.

IT scales without more headcount

Operations can scale without proportionally growing the helpdesk team.

Configure Once, and It Runs Invisibly

Admin sets it up:

Removes permanent local administrator rights from endpoints.
Define trusted installers by hash, signature, publisher, path, or name.
Configure the elevation policy in the console.

User just installs:

Runs the installer normally, as always.
Securden validates it instantly, in the background.
The app is installed - without the user gaining admin rights.

Complete transformation in two weeks

Productivity

Up to 70% fewer helpdesk tickets. Employees get the apps & tools the moment they need them.

Security

Zero standing local admin accounts for reduced cyber-risk. Full audit trail on every elevation.

IT Operations

Easy path for NIST and CIS Control compliance. Readiness for Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, HIPAA.

What Apps to Allowlist First

Business & productivity apps
Browsers & extensions
Printer & peripheral drivers
VPN & remote access
Zoom, Teams, Slack
Dev tools & IDEs
Internal enterprise apps

Self-Service Software Installation Install Approved Software Without Local Admin Rights