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PSI Secure Browser
Olathe, Kansas, United States
What it is
PSI Secure Browser provides a locked-down environment for online exams, supporting launch, identity authentication, proctor connection, testing, and session termination. Check-in can require a photo ID, selfie, 360-degree room scan, floor-to-ceiling scan, accessory scan, and desk scan. PSI says the browser blocks copying, pasting, printing, screen captures, instant messaging, other applications, and other websites. It offers a downloaded Secure Browser and a separate PSI Chrome Extension. Chromebooks cannot use the Secure Browser but can use the extension. Supported systems include 64-bit Windows 10 and 11, specified macOS releases, and Ubuntu 22.04, 24.04, and 26.04 LTS. Installation and administrator access are required. Proctored tests need a webcam and microphone, with the camera on throughout. The system checks prohibited background processes, and organizations can configure that check. PSI also offers live and record-and-review proctoring, LTI and API integrations, and 24/7 support. Minimum requirements include 8 GB RAM, 500 MB free disk space, and 750 kbps internet.
For and against
For
- Blocks copying, printing, and screen capture
- Supports Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu
- Offers a Chrome Extension alternative
- Includes live and record-and-review proctoring
- Provides 24/7 support
Against
- Chromebooks cannot use the Secure Browser
- Installation needs administrator access
- Webcam and microphone are required
- Pricing is available on request
The verdict
PSI Secure Browser combines identity checks, device restrictions, and proctoring options for online exams. Organizations should account for installation requirements, supported operating systems, and the separate extension path for Chromebook users.
Who it suits
It suits test owners and test takers in certification, licensure, academic, and government programs. It is designed for controlled online exams where identity checks and restricted computer activity are required.
On the record
- Browser controls
- PSI says its secure browser prevents copying, pasting, screen grabs, instant messaging, other applications, and other websites during testing.psiexams.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Chromebook limit
- Chromebooks are not compatible with the Secure Browser and are supported only through the PSI Chrome Extension.psiexams.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Compliance
- PSI states that it meets or follows FERPA, GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II and PCI DSS standards.psiexams.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Delivery options
- PSI offers a downloaded PSI Secure Browser and a PSI Chrome Extension for exams.psiexams.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Exam integrity
- PSI says the browser supports online testing integrity while protecting test taker privacy.psiexams.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Exam workflow
- The platform supports launch, identity authentication, proctor connection, Secure Browser testing, and session termination.psiexams.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Extension alternative
- PSI offers a Chrome Extension as a separate exam option; Chromebook users can use the extension but not the Secure Browser.psiexams.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Hardware requirements
- A webcam and microphone are required for a proctored test, and the camera must remain on through the exam.psiexams.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- 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.psiexams.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Installation access
- The Secure Browser requires installation and administrator-level access on the test computer.psiexams.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Installation requirement
- The Secure Browser requires software installation and admin-level access on the test computer.psiexams.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- PSI says its LTI integration connects RPNow to more than 200 platforms and lets faculty manage settings within their LMS.psiexams.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- LMS integrations
- PSI describes integrations using Learning Tools Interoperability and an API for online proctored testing.psiexams.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- 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.psiexams.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- 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.psiexams.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Proctoring options
- PSI offers live online proctoring and record-and-review proctoring, where proctors assess recordings after the test.psiexams.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- PSI Secure Browser provides a locked-down testing environment for online exams.psiexams.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Remote access
- PSI says its secure lock-down browser does not require remote access to the candidate’s computer.psiexams.com · read 1 Oct 2026
