# PP097: How and Why to Turn the Browser into a Universal Security Agent (Sponsored)

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Podcast: [Packet Protector](https://stenobird.com/podcast/packet-protector-6781347)
Published: 2026-02-17T17:50:32+00:00
Episode link: https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp097-how-and-why-to-turn-the-browser-into-a-universal-security-agent-sponsored/
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## Resource

With the rise of cloud services and SaaS, the browser has become a primary productivity tool. It’s also a primary vector for malware, phishing, identity theft, data leaks, and other risks. On today’s sponsored episode with Palo Alto Networks, we dive into browser security. We discuss risks to the browser and how they differ from ... Read more »

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