Η Google announced a new version of its browser, the Chrome Enterprise Premium, which is addressed exclusively to businesses and organisations and brings extensive security checks. However, there is monthly charge per user.
The new product is a step up from Chrome Enterprise, now called Chrome Enterprise Core, and provides protection against threats and protection data, increased control options and possibilities to report suspicious activities.
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Chrome Enterprise Premium: Extra security at..... cost
Google's new browser for business brings improved protection, aiming at "strengthening of the Security endpoint" at browser level "since almost every high-value activity and interaction takes place there“.
“Authentication, access, communication, collaboration and management, and even coding are browser-based activities in the modern enterprise“, stated η Parisa Tabriz, Google's Vice President of Chrome.
Compared to the Core version, Chrome Enterprise Premium is available with a monthly charge of 6 $ for each user.
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Enterprise-level controls, in the Premium variant, allow policy enforcement, management of software updates and extensions, and support for multiple TCP protocols such as RDP, SCP, and SSH.
Access controls can be reduce the risks theft data and help enforce the approach Zero Trust in SaaS and web-based apps.
According to Google, Chrome Enterprise Premium's security features are based in part on artificial intelligence to improve defenses, inspect Table of contents, and preventing data loss, malware infection and phishing.
Some companies already using Chrome Enterprise Premium say that observed that the benefits were significant and immediate. For example, the head of the Security information at Roche biotech said that within hours "were able to identify and stop an attempt to steal a large volume of corporate information“.
The market response to the release of Chrome Enterprise Premium will certainly be positive. In general, the organisations appreciate the increased security and control.
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Many companies have expressed their intention to switch to Chrome Enterprise Premium, recognising the improvements in Security and the customisation it provides.
However, there may be some concerns about the monthly cost per month of the User, which could affect the wider acceptance of the product.
Overall, the market seems to be responding positively to the release of Chrome Enterprise Premium, but it will be interesting to see how this evolves over time.
Source : www.bleepingcomputer.com
