Google wants to give IT admins more control over what Chrome extensions you use at work
Google wants to give IT admins more control over what Chrome extensions you use at work
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The Chrome Enterprise extension store is here. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Google’s Chrome Web Store for Enterprises has officially launched, meaning company IT admins are about to have much more control over the type of browser extensions employees can access.
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First teased back in October 2024, the new Enterprise-destined Chrome Web Store allows organizations to curate lists of pre-approved Chrome extensions for their workers to help reduce the risks associated with malicious extensions. Tools built into the admin controls will display disk scores for extensions to provide additional visibility into the potential risks.
The feature relies on Google’s security operations (SecOps) tools to offer real-time telemetry and risk scoring, providing IT admins with detailed insights into extension usage and more, but risk scores are provided by third-party platform spin.AI. “By providing greater control, visibility, and security, Google is committed to empowering businesses to harness the full potential of Chrome extensions while safeguarding their critical assets," Chrome Web Store & Extensions Product Manager Hafsah Ismail and Chrome Enterprise Product Manager Maxime Martin wrote in the announcement.
Hafsah and Martin summarized the benefits, which include simplified access, enhanced security, increased productivity, customizable interface, and more transparency. The company-specific Web Stores will also feature company branding, including logos, imagery, and announcements, allowing enterprises further customization of their employee experiences.
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