Google will bring new enterprise features to Chrome for iOS

Google has announced a major update for the mobile version of its Chrome browser on iOS that is designed to better protect corporate data when employees use their personal devices.

Main Changes

Separation of work and personal dataThe browser now fully separates browsing history, saved passwords and open tabs for corporate and personal accounts.

Improved account managementUsers now have a handy tool to quickly switch between work and personal profiles, similar to the functionality in the desktop version of Chrome.

Enhanced transparencyWhen switching to a corporate account, the system displays a clear warning to enable «managed mode».

New features for IT administrators

• Customize website filtering for work accounts
• Get detailed logs of employee activity
• Integrate audit data with security monitoring systems

Implementation context

According to recent research, more than two-thirds of employees regularly use personal smartphones for work-related tasks. Chrome’s new functionality solves several problems at once:

• Protects sensitive company information
• Preserves the privacy of users’ personal data
• Simplifies the process of switching between work and private modes

«This is a significant step forward in corporate security, — comments Mark Johnson, cybersecurity expert. —Organizations gain a robust tool to protect data without compromising the convenience of employees»

The update is already available for enterprise customers through the Chrome Enterprise platform. According to Google, similar features for the masses will appear in future versions of the browser.

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