Abstract: A computer implemented method and system for protecting information and resources in an online environment is provided. A process initialization monitor application monitors process initialization of a client application provided on a user's communication device. The client application identifies and authenticates one or more components operating on the communication device and one or more third party applications attempting to access the client application. The client application performs the authentication by performing a code integrity check integrated in the client application independent of the communication device, and grants access to the authenticated components and the authenticated third party applications. The client application protects information being processed, exchanged, stored, and displayed within the client application.