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What is Island?

Island is the browser designed for the enterprise that makes work fluid, frictionless, and fundamentally secure. With core IT and security controls embedded in the browser itself, Island enables organizations to shape how anyone, anywhere works with their information, while delivering the Chromium-based browser experience users expect. It’s work as it was meant to be, where security is native to all users, applications, and the data between them, without it ever getting in the way. Island, The Enterprise Browser.

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Island.Io
Year Founded
2020
HQ Location
Dallas, TX
Twitter
@island_io
2,999 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
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138 employees on LinkedIn®

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Verified UserMid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Helpful and friendly"
The team-building environment and always helpful.
Hieu G.
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Hieu G.Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
3.5 out of 5
"Great solution, strong technical support and engineering, marred by sales challenges"
Island browser stands out for its enterprise security controls, seamless integration with existing systems like SSO, CrowdStrike, and AWS, and its ...
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Verified UserMid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Island Browser - Data Protection with less time, hassle, and clunky tech"
Island makes it easy to implement basic protections for data without a ton of user training. The ability to set last mile controls, different risk ...
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Director, Infrastructure & Security
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about Island?

Island is a game-changer in the world of web browsing solutions, offering a seamless experience that combines ease of use with rapid innovation. As a user, I've found it incredibly intuitive right from the start. The interface is clean, well-organized, and doesn't overwhelm with unnecessary features. Navigating through tabs and managing bookmarks is a breeze, making it ideal for both novice and experienced users alike.

One of the most impressive aspects of Island is their commitment to innovation. Updates and new features are rolled out with remarkable speed, ensuring that users always have access to the latest advancements. Whether it's enhanced security measures, improved performance optimizations or compatibility with emerging technologies, Island Enterprise Browser stays ahead of the curve.

I highly recommend Island to anyone seeking a reliable, innovative and, above all else, secure browsing solution. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Island?

Not much to say here except that I wish it was easier to convince end-users to get onboard; as it's more of an emerging technology, folks tend to need additional handholding to get comfortable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Island solving and how is that benefiting you?

Island has helped our organization confidently secure sensitive information in a partially-BYOD, fully remote, end-user environment as well as add flexibility and a pinch of redundancy in the event any endpoint incurs problems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Hieu G.
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Principal Systems and Messaging Architect
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Island?

Island browser stands out for its enterprise security controls, seamless integration with existing systems like SSO, CrowdStrike, and AWS, and its balance between robust security and user-friendly experience. The browser's customizability and real-time security enforcement give us greater control over data and protection against threats. Island's support and engineering teams are highly responsive, offering excellent assistance throughout the process, from proof of concept to multiple pilots to production and even incorporating customer feedback into their product roadmap. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Island?

The sales experience could be improved, as unexpected additional 'fees' detracted from an otherwise stellar technical experience after the contract was signed. Overall, while the engineering and support teams excel, a more transparent and collaborative approach from sales would enhance the buildng of a partnership. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Island solving and how is that benefiting you?

Providing secure web experiences for our multiple use cases and enabling scalability, while eliminating the logistics and fulfillment challenges associated with traditional laptop shipping. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

MM
IT Security Engineer
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Island?

Island let's our employees access sensitive resources while maintaining the highest security standards. Island allows us to automate user access and rulesets with its Okta integration with low maintanence. Secure storage allows our employees to upload/download files without ever leaving the Island environment or accessing their local file systems. Their admin dashboard is very informative and logging capabilities are excellent. Their customer support is quick and extrememly helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Island?

There's nothing we dislike about this product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Island solving and how is that benefiting you?

Island allows employees to securely access sensitive resources (such as PHI and PII) while preventing any data from these resources from leaving the browser. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
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Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Island?

Island makes it easy to implement basic protections for data without a ton of user training. The ability to set last mile controls, different risk profiles and rules for different team member roles, and control where data is downloaded and uploaded, and simply deploy a browser for people to use is a game-changer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Island?

Converting people to a Chromium based browser can be a challenge, especially for team members that have a preferred browser. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Island solving and how is that benefiting you?

We have external partners who assist with certain internal data, and having them use the Island browser to access and work with this data enables us to easily keep track of that data. We can also protect our more phishing-prone team members leveraging Island's security capabilities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
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Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Island?

Island allows for a small PC foot print with massive service. We can connect directly to our systems and have every thing we need in one place. Implemenation was a breeze, and we can make cusomizations quickly and efficiently. Customer support is just a quick email away and will respond back in just moments. I use Island over my VDI every day all day. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Island?

I can't log into my servers with Island. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Island solving and how is that benefiting you?

We were using Horizon Client and Citrix. Citrix would crash regularly. And, both Horizon and Citrix are expense. Island is much cheaper and way less maintance. It's amazing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Research
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Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Island?

The team-building environment and always helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Island?

The length of time it can take to troubleshoot issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Island solving and how is that benefiting you?

A more secure browser for our network to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Bhargav S.
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Research Manager
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Island?

The experience feels pretty self-contrained. I was surprised that I enjoyed using a browser other than Chrome, but it is not so bad compared to Explorer, Edge or Firefox. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Island?

It feels a little silly to be switching to an entirely new environment just for work (since I am unlikely to give up Chrome and my Chrome extensions for personal use). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Island solving and how is that benefiting you?

Island allows me to securely browse at work while also having the nice productivity-enabling features and simplicity of other browsers like Chrome. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Daniela C.
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Admin Clerk
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about Island?

It can be used by multiple employees and it is useful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Island?

So far there have not been any dislikes on my end Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Island solving and how is that benefiting you?

Island is solving a problem that is benefiting me is being able to share this platform with other employees. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.