IE Browser Restrictions

Internet Explorer provides administrators tools to help maintain Internet security.

System administrators require multiple resources to successfully maintain a secure network. These tools come in all shapes and sizes such as Web browser restrictions. Internet Explorer (IE) comes with multiple options an administrator can configure to restrict users from performing certain functions.

Function

Browser restrictions in IE are used to specify a safe site which is usually a company's Intranet site. They are also used to prevent users from downloading certain objects such as ActiveX controls and keep users from accidentally running dangerous scripts from websites which could infect the computer.

Benefits

The primary benefit of using IE's browser restrictions is security. When an administrator sets up a network, their primary goal is to ensure the safety of the computers and servers along with the data stored on them. Using browser restrictions keeps users from accidentally installing malicious software on their computers.

Warning

One thing to pay special attention to when setting up browser restrictions in IE is that you want to make sure users do not require a specific control to be disabled. Some programs require certain ActiveX controls to be enabled for third-party programs to work.