Microsoft aims to bring “Super Duper Secure Mode" to its Edge browser for a more secure browsing experience. With this strangely named mode, Edge will enhance your security levels while browsing the web without leaving you on the edge of your seat. Here's how to use Super Duper Secure mode in Microsoft Edge.
Now, the question arises: How does Microsoft Edge Super Duper Secure mode provide enhanced security? First, it disables an important optimization feature, helping Edge provide additional layers of security.
This new mode makes browsing more secure without sacrificing performance. All of this sounds intriguing, right? If you're concerned about security but still unsure, read on to learn more about this mode.
What is SUPER DUPER SECURE MODE?
Microsoft continues to add features toBoost Edge browser performance Its own and strong competition for Google Chrome. At the time of writing in August 2021, Super Duper Secure mode was still in beta. This means you'll encounter glitches and inconsistencies if you enable it.
Enabling Super Duper Secure mode will address JavaScript vulnerabilities, which attackers often target in the Edge browser. To mitigate these vulnerabilities and make it harder for malicious code to run, the browser will utilize other advanced security features such as Abitrary Code Guard (ACG), Control Flow Guard (CFG), and Intel Control Flow Technology (CET).
Don't worry, the long-term goal of this feature is to allow JavaScript on websites to function normally without compromising the security and performance of the Edge browser.
Jonathan Norman, head of vulnerability research at Microsoft Edge, noted in blog post JIT-related security issues accounted for approximately 45% of all V8 remediation vulnerabilities in 2019. Super Duper Secure Mode leverages Intel's Control Flow Technology (CET), which protects your computer from common malware.
To illustrate, Edge will allow you to disable the JavaScript Engine and rely on other security measures. So, while this mode presents several technical challenges, you can give it a go and become part of the test.
Now let's take a look at how to enable or disable Super Duper Secure mode in Edge.
How to Enable Ultra Security Mode on Microsoft Edge
Before we begin, it's important to note that this security feature is only available on the Microsoft Edge Beta Channel, Dev Channel, or Canary Channel. This means it may take weeks or months to reach the stable release.
Go to the official Microsoft Edge download page and download any of the browser's beta versions.
Step 1: In the browser's address bar, type the address below and press Enter:
edge: // flags
Step 2: In the search bar, type Super Duper Secure Mode and press Enter.
Step 3: Click the drop-down menu to change the default to Enabled.
Step 4: Click the Relaunch button in the lower-right corner of the Microsoft Edge tab page to restart the browser to apply the changes.
How to disable SDSM mode on Microsoft Edge
If Edge's performance or browsing experience isn't working for you, you can disable this mode. Disabling Super Duper Secure mode on Microsoft Edge is just like enabling it.
Step 1: Type the following into the address bar of Microsoft Edge and press Enter:
edge: // flags
Step 2: Search Super Duper Secure Mode in the search bar and press Enter button.
Step 3: Click the drop-down menu to select Disabled.
Step 4: Restart Edge by clicking the Restart button that appears in the lower-right corner to apply the change.
Pros and Cons of Super Duper Secure Mode
While this mode is still in beta, there are some pros and cons you should consider. Speaking of pros, Microsoft Edge Super Duper Secure Mode aims to provide enhanced security while browsing. User data and privacy will be protected with advanced security layers to make the browsing experience less stressful.
Furthermore, you won't experience any major performance or stability issues with the browser after enabling this feature. Another key benefit of this mode is that it reduces your reliance on frequent security updates. This is because it eliminates most V8 bugs caused by Just In Time by disabling them.
On the other hand, since this mode is still in beta, you may encounter some hiccups. Websites you normally visit won't feel any different in your browser. Therefore, this feature may slip under the radar for most users. However, be careful when browsing sites known to inject adware.
Also, disabling Just In Time (JIT) will make your browser slightly slower than usual, as JIT makes website code run faster. Therefore, if you're desperate for an ultra-secure browsing experience, you should try this feature right away.
Secure browsing on EDGE
Although Microsoft announced this new feature for the Microsoft Edge beta channels, there's no guarantee it will make it to the stable release. Hopefully, with some positive feedback from security-conscious users, this enhanced security mode will see the light of day in the future.
