Google Adds Layered Defenses to Chrome

What happened

Google introduced new layered security controls to Chrome to reduce attack paths and strengthen protection against modern browser threats.

Who is affected

Organizations that rely on Chrome for daily operations, especially those with large distributed workforces and mixed device environments.

Why CISOs should care

Browser-based attacks continue to rise as attackers target session tokens, extensions, and identity workflows. Chrome’s new controls aim to reduce these risks, but security teams still need their own guardrails, monitoring, and policy enforcement to close gaps.

3 practical actions

1. Review Chrome’s new security settings and update internal hardening guides.
2. Audit extension use across the enterprise and remove unnecessary or high-risk add-ons.
3. Add browser activity to existing detection rules to catch token theft, sideloaded extensions, and suspicious automation.