Without abandoning its free version, Google now offers a paid version of its flagship Internet browser. A subscription option, packed with security features, which is primarily aimed at businesses.
The news is surprising. And even worry. Google has just launched a new version of its Chrome, its famous web browser, the most popular in the world. His particuliarity ? It pays off! And not just a little. And for good reason: it offers much more advanced security functions than the free version, which obviously remains always available.
Announced in February 2024, this new version is now officially available under the name Chrome Enterprise Premium. A name that says everything about its target: businesses. And even large companies, those which must manage large IT assets while protecting access to very sensitive data. It is added to the Chrome Enterprise Core plan which remains free.
Chrome Enterprise Premium subscription pricing is $6 per user per month. A fairly high price, but it must be weighed against the recurring costs of large companies and the advantages that this solution promises to bring in terms of security. Because it is on this delicate aspect that Google hopes to convince major accounts.
Chrome Enterprise Premium thus offers functions for data protection and the fight against computer threats, in particular against ramsonware (ransomware, in French), this plague which is affecting more and more organizations around the world. This paid version offers functions against data loss to prevent printing, downloading or external sharing of documents without authorization. It also includes an analysis module powered by artificial intelligence, against malware, capable of automatically detecting and blocking threats (malicious extensions, suspicious downloads, dangerous files, etc.). In addition, management tools intended for IT administrators make it possible to control the circulation of sensitive information and to detect intrusion attempts more effectively, while consistently managing the versions installed by all users (updates, extensions, etc.). etc.). .
As you will have understood, this new version is not for everyone. You can therefore continue to use Chrome normally, without fear of one day having to pay for it. It’s too great a free source of information about its users for Google to dare ask for in addition to paying…