Google has introduced new Chrome on iOS, which helps users fork their work and personal data by using a separate Google account. As more employers implement your own device (BYOD) policies, employees increasingly access company resources from their browsers on their personal devices. Connecting to a hosted device can take advantage of these additions.
Chrome now supports simple account switching and data separation on iOS, similar to its approach on and on. The browser retains data such as tabs, history and passwords restricted to the corresponding account, thus protecting employer information from personal activities.
When a user first signs or selects their hosting account, a start-up process explains the separation between the hosting account and the individual, as well as insights into how the company processes its data. Whenever a user switches to a hosting account, they are notified to enter the hosting experience.
Google has also added safeguards for companies using Chrome Enterprise. IT teams can now apply URL filtering to work accounts in Chrome for iOS, and security teams can stream audit logs for iOS and Android directly to the management console or any SIEM, or any SIEM, both of which are already available on the desktop.
These features are available today with managed devices via Chrome Enterprise.
