Google has unveiled plans to improve corporate security with a specialized new version of its Chrome browser.
Chrome Enterprise Premium, unveiled at Google Cloud Next 24, appears to offer an extra layer of endpoint protection through the browser itself.
Now that users around the world can access Chrome on their mobile and workplace devices and across different software versions and platforms, the company says Chrome Enterprise Premium offers a number of tools to ensure this access remains secure at every level.
Chrome Enterprise Premium
“Browsers are more than just a portal to the Internet: they are the new endpoint where almost every valuable activity and interaction in the enterprise takes place,” notes Parisa Tabriz, VP, Chrome, Google in a blog post.
“Authentication, access, communication and collaboration, management, and even encryption are all browser-based activities in the modern enterprise.”
The company says the launch builds on the initial suite of services offered in Chrome Enterprise, which provides a number of management tools for IT and security teams.
However, there will also be a few new additions, including expanded enterprise controls that allow companies to enforce policies and manage software updates and enhancements to align with their internal rules. Enhanced threat and data protection will enable stronger data loss prevention and anti-malware tools, including AI-enabled anti-phishing.
The platform, which integrates with other Google and third-party security solutions, will also provide greater insights and reporting when it comes to security, including event reporting, device reporting and forensic capabilities for enterprise-wide visibility.
There will also be support for scaling context-aware access controls for web applications, enabling continuous zero trust access to SaaS and web-based apps.