Abstract: A secure communication system comprises a software program client operating on a host computing device, a service manager configured to manage client access to the protected services, an authorizer in communication between the client and the service manager, and a receiver in communication with the service manager and serves as an interface to the protected services. At least one of a browser and an application of the client is configured to access one or more protected services running on a computing device that is remote to the host computing device over a communication channel. The service manager maintains a list of predetermined services authorized for the client and limits client access to the predetermined services.