Authentic8 Silo for Research
Browser isolation software
Web security software
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$1,950 per user per year
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What is Authentic8 Silo for Research
Authentic8 Silo for Research is a cloud-based, isolated browsing environment designed to let users access untrusted websites and online content without exposing the endpoint or corporate network. It is commonly used by security teams, investigators, and analysts for open-source intelligence (OSINT), threat research, and safe web access to high-risk destinations. The product streams a remote browser session to the user and applies policy controls intended to reduce malware and tracking risks. It also emphasizes identity separation and activity containment for research workflows.
Strong isolation for risky browsing
The product runs web sessions in a remote, containerized environment rather than on the local device, reducing exposure to drive-by downloads and web-based exploits. This approach helps keep malware and active content away from endpoints and internal networks. It aligns well with use cases where users must visit unknown or potentially malicious sites as part of their job.
Designed for research workflows
Silo for Research focuses on investigative and OSINT-style browsing where users need to interact with untrusted sources. It supports separation between the user’s normal browsing context and research activity to reduce cross-contamination (for example, cookies, cached artifacts, and identity linkage). This specialization can be a better fit than general-purpose secure web gateways for teams doing frequent high-risk research.
Policy controls and auditing
The platform typically includes administrative controls to govern how users access the isolated browser and what actions are permitted during sessions. Centralized management can help standardize safe browsing practices across teams. Logging and oversight features support security governance and incident review in regulated or high-risk environments.
Not a full SSE stack
Silo for Research primarily addresses web access risk through isolation rather than providing a broad set of security service edge capabilities. Organizations looking for consolidated network security controls (for example, wide-ranging secure web gateway, CASB, or ZTNA functions) may need additional products. This can increase architectural complexity compared with more comprehensive platforms.
User experience trade-offs
Remote browser streaming can introduce latency, rendering differences, or reduced responsiveness compared with local browsing, especially on constrained networks. Some web applications that rely on specialized device integrations or real-time media may not behave identically in an isolated session. These factors can affect analyst productivity for certain sites or workflows.
Integration depth varies
Depending on deployment, integration with identity providers, SIEM/SOAR tools, and endpoint controls may require additional configuration and ongoing administration. Teams may need to validate how session logs, alerts, and user context map into existing security operations processes. Fit can vary by environment and the level of automation required.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 for 30 days | 30-day trial access to Silo for Research (trial, not a permanent free tier). |
| Essentials | $1,950 per user per year | Team-focused plan for North America/Europe; includes digital fingerprint management, persistent or single-use browsing data, Chrome extension management, Silo Drive (personal & shared storage), screenshots & annotation, translation, international keyboard, video download, developer tools, scheduled collection, multi-site search, case manager, dark web access, desktop apps, and regional egress nodes. |
| Pro | $2,900 per user per year | For global research across surface, deep, and dark web; includes features listed above plus broader global access. |
| Workspace | $3,450 per user per year | For unifying investigative lifecycle across applications and conducting global research; includes full suite of features and admin controls (case management, collection automation, international egress nodes). |
Seller details
Authentic8, Inc.
San Francisco, CA, USA
2010
Private
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