Not that hard a target to achieve, considering how some old technologies meant Internet Explorer security was all over the place. Microsoft Edge, however, is taking several steps in the right directions.
Redmond talked about this goal in detail in a
blog post recently, explaining how Edge represents a break from the past, in particular the IE legacy.
The new web browser makes use of familiar technologies like SmartScreen, Certification Reputation checking, as well as visual cues like the http lock symbol and EV Cert green bar. However, Edge also brings along several new security options to the table.
High in this list is support for HTTP2, and the latest TLS standard.
In addition to this, the new browser aims to minimize phishing attacks, put a stop to malicious extensions, and make memory corruption history.
These are accomplished, thanks to the advanced security capabilities of Windows 10, including features like Windows Passport that aims to make typing password a thing of the past. That alone should immensely help with online authentication.
Secondly, the EdgeHTML rendering engine (and all of its threads) run in an app container sandbox, quite similar to modern Windows apps.
Meaning the web browser, just like any other modern application will not be an integral part of the operating system. This feature, combined with the fact that updates will be automatically rolled out via the Windows Store, will further enhance protection.
You can read up on the full technical details at the link above, but so far it certainly seems like Microsoft is well prepared to deliver on these promises.
source:windows10update
