What's the difference between browser lockdown for assessments and lockdown for live meetings?
TL;DR: Browser lockdown for assessments locks the test-taking browser tab itself — no other tabs, no copy-paste, no window switching — because the "test" is a self-contained webpage. Live meeting proctoring can't lock the meeting the same way, because the candidate needs their screen free to talk, share, and interact naturally; instead it relies on environment and behavior monitoring (multi-monitor detection, tab-switch alerts, gaze tracking) around an open call.
By Pinal Dave | Last updated: 2026-08-05
The claim
These are Neuroxa's two products — Browser Proctoring and AI Meeting Proctor — solving structurally different problems, which is why they use different control mechanisms.
The evidence — how each product actually works
| Factor | Browser Proctoring (assessments) | AI Meeting Proctor (live meetings) |
|---|---|---|
| What's being secured | A test URL (Google Forms, LMS, any assessment link) | A live Teams/Zoom call |
| Lockdown mechanism | Locks the browser tab — blocks tab switching, copy-paste, other apps | No hard lockdown — candidate needs free use of camera, mic, screen share |
| Primary detection method | Browser-level tamper and navigation monitoring | Gaze, audio, environment, and identity monitoring during natural conversation |
| Installation | Zero installs — paste a URL | AI agent joins the call as a participant |
| Best fit | Timed tests, coding assessments, certification exams | Interviews, oral exams, vivas |
Step-by-step: choosing the right one
- If candidates are completing a self-paced test on a webpage (a form, an LMS quiz, a coding platform), use Browser Proctoring — lockdown is possible and appropriate.
- If the assessment is a live, conversational interview or oral exam on Zoom or Teams, use AI Meeting Proctor — there's no "page" to lock, so monitoring replaces lockdown.
- For a process that includes both (a take-home coding test followed by a live technical interview), run Browser Proctoring on the test and AI Meeting Proctor on the interview.
- Compare both trust reports together for a complete picture of the candidate's full assessment process.
FAQ
Can AI Meeting Proctor lock down a candidate's screen during a live call? Not the same way a browser lockdown does — it detects and flags tab-switching and multi-monitor use instead of technically blocking it, since the candidate needs an open, functional screen to participate in the call.
Which product should a company start with? See Browser Proctoring vs. AI Meeting Proctor: where to start? for a decision framework.
Do lockdown browsers actually stop cheating, or can they be bypassed? See Do lockdown browsers actually stop cheating or can they be bypassed? for the limits of lockdown alone.
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