GCP – A look back at Chrome Enterprise in 2024: Strengthening security and improving productivity in the browser

This has been a year of major advancements for Chrome Enterprise, as we’ve focused on empowering organizations with an even more secure and productive browsing experience. As this year comes to a close, let’s recap some highlights in case you missed some of the helpful new capabilities available for IT and business users:

Elevating Secure Enterprise Browsing with Chrome Enterprise Premium

We introduced Chrome Enterprise Premium to deliver advanced security features and granular control over your browser environment. This includes enhanced context-aware access controls, which adapt security measures based on user and device conditions, and robust Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools like watermarking, copy/paste restrictions, and screenshot protection to safeguard sensitive data. They can be applied right in Chrome Enterprise, without the need for additional tools or deployments. Early adopters like Snap have already reported significant security improvements and enhanced productivity. To get a closer look at Chrome Enterprise Premium, read the launch blog.

Expanding Our Security Ecosystem

A strong ecosystem is crucial to any enterprise security strategy, which is why we’ve deepened our collaboration with key security partners like Zscaler, Cisco Duo, Trellix, and Okta to extend Chrome Enterprise’s browser-based protections. Our work together delivers more comprehensive threat defense and smoother security operations. For instance, our device trust integration with Okta ensures that only devices or browser profiles meeting all security requirements can access SaaS applications and sensitive data, providing granular access control with just a few clicks. By working with other solutions, we help organizations enhance their security posture and streamline operations, ensuring customers can maximize value across their technology investments for stronger, integrated defenses. Read more.

Simplifying Management and Gaining Security Insights with Chrome Enterprise Core

Chrome Enterprise Core continues to enhance both security and manageability of the browser environment for IT teams. This year, we introduced critical updates designed to improve visibility into risk and empower organizations to better manage their Chrome security posture. IT teams can now push policies to users that sign into Chrome on iOS and manage policies by groups. We’ve expanded the security insights available in Chrome Enterprise Core at no cost, including visibility into high-risk domains and content transfers, empowering IT teams to proactively identify and address potential threats. Learn more here.

Enhancing Security and Productivity for Google Workspace

Chrome Enterprise continues to refine its management and productivity capabilities for Google Workspace with more seamless profile management and reporting. IT admins can now implement more granular policies specific to Chrome profiles, groups and users. Ensuring users securely access critical resources while maintaining productivity, even if they are using an unmanaged device. Learn more.

Strengthening Governance and Controls for AI-Powered Productivity

Chrome Enterprise is embracing the power of AI to enhance both productivity and security. With innovative AI-powered features like Google Lens in Chrome, tab grouping and “Help Me Write”, users can simplify their workflows. Recognizing the need for organizational oversight, we’ve prioritized giving IT admins robust tools to tailor AI usage to their specific requirements.

This year we launched policies for each feature, plus a unified policy that allows admins to turn on or off Chrome’s GenAI features by default. These controls allow organizations to leverage cutting-edge AI tools while safeguarding sensitive data and aligning with their security and privacy standards. With Chrome Enterprise Premium, enterprises can also apply data controls to unsanctioned GenAI sites for added safeguards. By providing both innovation and governance, Chrome Enterprise helps organizations harness AI responsibly and securely.

Helping Admins with an Updated Security Configuration Guide

To help organizations get enterprise-ready with secure browsing capabilities, we’ve released an updated Security Configuration Guide. This guide provides IT teams clear, actionable recommendations to configure Chrome for optimal security.

The updated guide is designed to help admins establish a robust security posture, with easy-to-follow steps for leveraging the latest security best practices. Access the updated guide here.

Take the Next Step

Ready to experience the future of secure and productive enterprise browsing? Turn on one-click security insights in Chrome Enterprise Core.

As we reflect on the past year, we’re grateful for your continued partnership and look forward to supporting your organization in 2025 and beyond. Wishing you and your team a secure, joyful, and restful holiday season!