PSI Secure Browser
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What it is
PSI Secure Browser provides a locked-down environment for online exams, supporting the process from launch and identity authentication through proctor connection, testing, and session end. Check-in may include a photo ID, selfie, room and floor-to-ceiling scans, accessory scan, and desk scan. PSI says the browser restricts other websites and applications and blocks actions such as copying, pasting, printing, and screen capture. It is offered as a downloaded browser or as a separate Chrome Extension. The Secure Browser supports specified 64-bit Windows 10 and 11, macOS Sonoma, Sequoia, and Tahoe, and Ubuntu 22.04, 24.04, and 26.04 LTS. Chromebooks cannot run the Secure Browser, though they can use the extension. Installation and administrator access are required on the test computer. Proctored exams require a webcam and microphone, and the camera must stay on during the exam. PSI offers live and record-and-review proctoring. Pricing is available on request.
Spec sheet
- Purpose
- PSI Secure Browser provides a locked-down testing environment for online exams.Read 2 Oct 2026 · psiexams.com
- Integrations
- PSI says its LTI integration connects RPNow to more than 200 platforms and lets faculty manage settings within their LMS.Read 2 Oct 2026 · psiexams.com
- Compliance
- PSI states that it meets or follows FERPA, GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II and PCI DSS standards.Read 1 Oct 2026 · psiexams.com
- Support
- PSI describes its online proctoring platform as having 24/7 support.Read 2 Oct 2026 · psiexams.com
- Headquarters
- Olathe, Kansas, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · psiexams.com
- Browser controls
- PSI says its secure browser prevents copying, pasting, screen grabs, instant messaging, other applications, and other websites during testing.Read 1 Oct 2026 · psiexams.com
- Chromebook limit
- Chromebooks are not compatible with the Secure Browser and are supported only through the PSI Chrome Extension.Read 1 Oct 2026 · psiexams.com
- Delivery options
- PSI offers a downloaded PSI Secure Browser and a PSI Chrome Extension for exams.Read 1 Oct 2026 · psiexams.com
- Exam integrity
- PSI says the browser supports online testing integrity while protecting test taker privacy.Read 2 Oct 2026 · psiexams.com
- Exam workflow
- The platform supports launch, identity authentication, proctor connection, Secure Browser testing, and session termination.Read 1 Oct 2026 · psiexams.com
- Extension alternative
- PSI offers a Chrome Extension as a separate exam option; Chromebook users can use the extension but not the Secure Browser.Read 2 Oct 2026 · psiexams.com
- Hardware requirements
- A webcam and microphone are required for a proctored test, and the camera must remain on through the exam.Read 1 Oct 2026 · psiexams.com
- Identity checks
- PSI's online proctoring check-in includes a photo of the test taker's ID, a selfie, and scans of the testing area.Read 2 Oct 2026 · psiexams.com
- Installation access
- The Secure Browser requires installation and administrator-level access on the test computer.Read 2 Oct 2026 · psiexams.com
- Installation requirement
- The Secure Browser requires software installation and admin-level access on the test computer.Read 1 Oct 2026 · psiexams.com
- LMS integrations
- PSI describes integrations using Learning Tools Interoperability and an API for online proctored testing.Read 1 Oct 2026 · psiexams.com
- Operating systems
- The Secure Browser supports 64-bit Windows 10 and 11, macOS Sonoma, Sequoia and Tahoe, and Ubuntu 22.04, 24.04 and 26.04 LTS.Read 1 Oct 2026 · psiexams.com
- Privacy and encryption
- PSI says it uses Secure Browser technology with enhanced communication security and encryption, and records webcam and desktop only during the testing session.Read 2 Oct 2026 · psiexams.com
- Proctoring options
- PSI offers live online proctoring and record-and-review proctoring, where proctors assess recordings after the test.Read 2 Oct 2026 · psiexams.com
- Remote access
- PSI says its secure lock-down browser does not require remote access to the candidate’s computer.Read 1 Oct 2026 · psiexams.com
- Restricted actions
- PSI describes secure browsers as disabling printing, copy and paste, and screen capture while restricting access to websites and apps.Read 2 Oct 2026 · psiexams.com
- Security check
- The platform checks for prohibited background processes, and the security check can be configured by the organization.Read 1 Oct 2026 · psiexams.com
- Supported systems
- The Secure Browser system requirements list Windows 10 and 11, macOS Sonoma, Sequoia and Tahoe, and Ubuntu 22.04, 24.04 and 26.04 as supported.Read 2 Oct 2026 · psiexams.com
- System requirements
- The Secure Browser requires 8 GB of RAM minimum, 500 MB of free disk space, and an internet connection of at least 750 kbps; PSI recommends 16 GB RAM and 3 Mbps or faster.Read 2 Oct 2026 · psiexams.com
- Target users
- PSI provides testing services for test owners and test takers across certification, licensure, academic and government programs.Read 1 Oct 2026 · psiexams.com
- Test delivery compatibility
- PSI says its proctoring platform works with any test delivery system.Read 2 Oct 2026 · psiexams.com
- Unsupported environments
- PSI says the Secure Browser does not support Chromebooks or virtual machines, and excludes several Windows editions and older macOS versions.Read 2 Oct 2026 · psiexams.com
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Restricts access to other apps and websites
- Blocks copy, printing, and screen capture
- Supports live and record-and-review proctoring
- Available for specified Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu versions
Limits
- Chromebooks cannot use the Secure Browser
- Installation and administrator access are required
- Proctored exams require a webcam and microphone
Who it suits
It is for test owners and test takers using online exams in certification, licensure, academic, or government programs. Chromebook users need the separate Chrome Extension rather than the Secure Browser.
Verdict
PSI Secure Browser provides exam controls alongside identity checks and proctoring options. Confirm operating system compatibility and administrator access before an exam; pricing requires contacting PSI.
Where Specifiction places it
- Lockdown Browser Software#15 of 227.5
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