Patent attributes
A policy-based browser system for managing browser extensions used to access functionalities on a web browser in a cloud-based multi-tenant system. The policy-based browser system includes a client device, a web server configured to provide the functionality of the browser extension on a web browser of the client device, and a mid-link server. The network traffic from the client device is monitored to identify traffic patterns, risk is determined associated with the browser extension based on the traffic patterns, and a correlation of the browser extension with a plurality of browser extensions. A policy for the browser extension is identified based on the risk. The policies specify access to the browser extensions based on the risk associated with the browser extensions. The browser extensions are categorized based on the policies and the risk. An authorization corresponding to the browser extension is determined based on the policy.
