Why do a lot of government entities and other companies insist on using Internet Explorer over other browsers such as Chrome or Firefox saying that IE is more secure? Is there any truth to this?
Usually requiring IE isn't by choice. in my experience it is typically because the business have spent a ton of money on an IT system that depends on some IE specific feature, like ActiveX for example. In many cases the business might even have two browsers installed on all their systems, one for…
The Short Answer
Usually requiring IE isn't by choice. in my experience it is typically because the business have spent a ton of money on an IT system that depends on some IE specific feature, like ActiveX for example. In many cases the business might even have two browsers installed on all their systems, one for their expensive legacy system they can't afford to replace and one for regular internet.
Analysis
Key Concepts: Business, system, usually
This explanation focuses on business, system, usually and spans 67 words across 3 sentences. The depth is typical for Technology questions (category average: 75 words), striking a balance between accessibility and completeness.
What This Answer Covers
The explanation opens with: “Usually requiring IE isn't by choice.” It then elaborates with concrete examples, ultimately building toward a complete picture across 3 connected points.
How This Compares in Technology
Ranked #242 of 500 Technology questions by answer depth (top 49%). This falls in the detailed tier — above average depth. The explanation goes beyond surface-level but keeps things accessible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a simple explanation for why a lot of government entities and other companies insist on using internet explorer over other browsers such as chrome or firefox saying that ie is more secure? is there any truth to this?
Usually requiring IE isn't by choice. in my experience it is typically because the business have spent a ton of money on an IT system that depends on some IE specific feature, like ActiveX for example. In many cases the business might even have two…
How detailed is this explanation compared to similar Technology questions?
This is an above-average answer at 67 words, ranked #242 of 500 Technology questions by depth. The key concepts covered are business, system, usually.
What approach does this answer take to explain a lot of government entities and other companies insist on u?
The explanation uses root cause analysis and concrete examples across 67 words. It is categorized under Technology and addresses the question through 2 analytical lenses.