Browser extension capabilities

Overview

The elba browser extension provides browser-level context that complements data from your connected SaaS applications. Administrators can use that context to understand application usage, investigate relevant browser events, and manage the extension rollout from one workspace.

Available capabilities depend on the browser, operating system, deployment method, and Browser Security configuration selected for your organization. The Deployment Center in elba is the source of truth for the options currently available to your workspace.

Application visibility

The extension can surface browser application usage to help administrators understand which tools are being used across the organization. This is particularly useful when reviewing applications that have not yet been formally approved or connected to elba.

Use this visibility alongside your application inventory and Third-party apps review process to decide which tools should be assessed, approved, or investigated further.

Sensitive-data signals in AI applications

For supported AI application workflows, the extension can identify relevant sensitive-data signals and report them to elba. Administrators can review those findings with the surrounding application and user context in the dashboard.

This capability complements the controls described in Data protection. Coverage depends on the applications and Browser Security settings configured for your workspace.

Installed extension inventory

The extension can report information about browser extensions installed in a user's browser, including details such as extension name, version, status, and requested permissions when available.

This inventory helps security teams:

• Discover extensions that warrant review.
• Understand the level of browser access an extension requests.
• Investigate changes in a user's browser environment.
• Add browser-extension context to a broader employee risk review.

Browser logs and investigation

Relevant browser events are available in elba's browser logs. Administrators can filter the log, inspect event details, and use the associated user, application, or extension context during an investigation.

Browser logs are most useful when combined with information from connected integrations and the Employee risk profile, rather than treated as an isolated source.

Deployment and enrollment visibility

The deployment view helps administrators follow rollout progress across users. From this view, you can:

• Search users and groups.
• Filter users by extension status.
• Send installation instructions or reminders to selected users.
• Confirm that a user has completed extension enrollment.

For centralized and manual rollout options, see Deploy the browser extension.

Operational requirements

The extension must be installed, signed in, and connected to elba for network-backed capabilities to operate as expected. Browser and device policies can also affect installation, updates, or extension permissions.

When evaluating coverage:

1. Verify the deployment policy on a representative device.
2. Confirm that the user can sign in.
3. Check that the device's extension status is reflected in elba.
4. Validate the specific browser signals your organization intends to use.

Start with Browser extension for the product overview or continue to Deploy the browser extension for rollout guidance.