Google has announced a comprehensive cybersecurity update for Chrome OS, the operating system that powers Chromebook devices.
The selection of updates covers everything from new partner security integration and data control to hardware security updates.
Google says the latest set of steps is aimed at helping companies work towards a zero trust model.
New partner security integration
The new integration, known as the Chrome Enterprise Connector Framework, will include tie-ups with Netscope Security Cloud, as well as support for the Okta Identity Engine policy for Chrome OS, which will help businesses meet their identity management needs.
The new set of integrations will also cover endpoint management and will include a rigorous collaboration with BlackBerry UEM and Samsung Knox Manager, as well as updates to Google’s existing integration with the VMware workspace ONE.
Also, Google has added integration for security insights and reporting, including a Splunk Cloud platform.
Google also said that integration with Palo Alto Network and CrowdStrike will be available through us soon. Chrome Enterprise Trusted Tester Program.
What else?
In addition to a stricter set of third-party integrations, Google Chrome OS has announced data controls, which it says will protect users’ endpoints, allowing IT to define rules in Chrome OS about when to trigger controls for various activities. 6 will resist This will include copy and paste, screen capture, printing and other activities that could cause data loss.
Google has also announced several security-centric hardware updates.
The P Elite Dragonfly Chromebook, the first Chrome OS device with Intel vPro Enterprise, will allow users to work with features like the HP Privacy Camera, fingerprint sensor and optional HP Sure View privacy screen.
Google has also launched Intel vPro Enterprise for Chrome OS, which is said to provide comprehensive hardware-based security with two key features: Key Locker, which can secure disk encryption keys and prevent leaks, and Intel Total Memory Encryption (Intel TME). ), Which helps to ensure that data is encrypted by leaving the chip in the system memory.
