The US government is buying cloud-based internet isolation for its networks

The US government is spending nearly $300 million to buy a service that isolates its internet traffic in the cloud. This means government employees will browse the internet through a remote server, keeping potentially malicious content away from their actual computers.

For years, government agencies have struggled with how to protect their networks from internet-borne threats like malware and phishing. This purchase shows a shift towards a specific technical solution: 'browser isolation.' Instead of trying to block every bad thing, the government is creating a safe sandbox for all internet activity. This approach aims to reduce the attack surface for hackers and protect sensitive government data.