{"id":1804,"date":"2023-10-16T11:22:25","date_gmt":"2023-10-16T11:22:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/education\/?p=1804"},"modified":"2026-03-23T16:09:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T16:09:56","slug":"the-admins-5-minute-guide-to-chromebook-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/education\/blog\/the-admins-5-minute-guide-to-chromebook-security\/","title":{"rendered":"The Admin\u2019s 5-minute Guide to Chromebook Security"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>Take your Chromebook security game to the next level<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><p>Managed Chromebooks have become a staple in K-12 schools, thanks to their built-in layers of security.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, IT admins still need to configure certain aspects of Chromebook security to provide the utmost protection for their data and users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><p>In this post, we&#8217;ll explore the essential <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/chromebook\/answer\/3438631?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chromebook security features<\/a> and the steps you can take to enhance your security posture.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 25px;\">Already built-in Chromebook Security Features<\/span><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"741\" height=\"456\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9327\" src=\"https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Chromebooks.png\" alt=\"Chromebook Security\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Chromebooks.png 1176w, https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Chromebooks-300x184.png 300w, https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Chromebooks-1024x630.png 1024w, https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Chromebooks-768x472.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0Automatic updates<\/strong>: <span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; font-family: inherit;\">Chrome OS automatically updates in the background. Apps and security patches are automatically updated, too.<\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Sandboxing:<\/strong>\u00a0Each web page and app runs in a restricted environment. If an infected page is visited, other tabs or apps on the computer won\u2019t be affected.<strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Verified Boot:<\/strong>\u00a0Every time a Chromebook starts up, it completes a self-check called \u2018Verified Boot\u2019 to detect system issues and repair them automatically.<strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Data Encryption<\/strong>: Achieved via<span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; font-family: inherit;\"> a tamper-resistant hardware security chip, making it difficult for others to access those sensitive files stored in the cloud.<\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Recovery Mode:<\/strong>\u00a0Easily restore the operating system to a known good version if anything goes wrong with a Chromebook.<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-k12-chromebooks-more-secure\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">How to Make K12 Chromebooks More Secure?<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-set-up-chromebook-geolocation-tracking\">1. Set up Chromebook Geolocation Tracking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tracking and managing the location of your Chromebooks and Chrome OS devices in real time is pivotal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This prepares you ahead of any Chromebook device loss and\/or theft incidents and allows you to remotely disable compromised devices. That way, you can protect your domain data and users before any further damage is caused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><p>Additionally, activating geolocation alerting helps you spot and respond to unusual logins on time \u2014 before incidents are even reported.<\/p><br><p>As this information is not available in the admin console, an accurate and reliable Chromebook management tool can help you cover this area.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-assess-chromebook-installed-extensions\">2. Assess Chromebook Installed Extensions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><p>Managing the extensions users install on their Chromebooks is another crucial Chromebook security area to add to your to-do list.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/knowledge\/tech-tips\/chromebook-extensions-risk-assessment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">High-risk extensions<\/a> that request wide access to your environment can bring in a whole range of security hazards to your fleet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These extensions use a permission system to request access to subsets of those features. Depending on the permissions they request, they can add icons to the toolbar or inside the address bar.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They can also open and close tabs and windows and gain full access to every page your users visit and all data sent to the web (even if users use HTTPS) and more\u2026&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A good example would be Adblock, which runs on every page you visit, monitors what resources the page loads, and can block requests for advertisements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-manage-domain-wide-downloads\">3. Manage Domain-wide Downloads<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like installed extensions, unsafe downloads can bring in similar hazards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideally, you\u2019ll also want to monitor and manage domain-wide downloads, with the ability to report on and remove unsafe downloads on your Chromebooks on any site at all times in real-time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SEE: <a href=\"https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/knowledge\/tech-tips\/how-to-report-and-remove-files-downloaded-by-users\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Report and Remove Files Downloaded by Users on Chromebooks using GAT Shield<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-automatically-block-risky-site-urls-in-chromebooks\">4. Automatically Block Risky Site URLs in Chromebooks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, on to protect users from visiting risky or malicious sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to their <strong style=\"font-size: 16px; font-style: normal;\">built-in <\/strong><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">sandboxing <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">feature, Chromebooks are by far the most secure devices in the market today when it comes to safe browsing.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, you\u2019ll still want to add more control over which websites your users can visit to give that browsing security more of a customized boost.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><p>This way, you\u2019ll not only &#8220;minimize risks&#8221; associated with visiting a malicious site but also eliminate that risk from the root by blocking potentially harmful sites for your users altogether.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-gat-for-education wp-block-embed-gat-for-education\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"uhNWEnni61\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/education\/blog\/k-12-chrome-browser-monitoring-keep-students-safe-focused\/\">Chrome Browser Monitoring: How to Keep K-12 Students Safe and Focused?<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Chrome Browser Monitoring: How to Keep K-12 Students Safe and Focused?&#8221; &#8212; GAT for Education\" src=\"https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/education\/blog\/k-12-chrome-browser-monitoring-keep-students-safe-focused\/embed\/#?secret=FBbnBrYk3A#?secret=uhNWEnni61\" data-secret=\"uhNWEnni61\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-apply-content-filtering-for-chromebooks\">4. Apply Content Filtering for Chromebooks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is particularly important for K-12 schools where admins need to protect students from harmful online content and\/or practices and&nbsp;stay&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/education\/cipa-compliance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CIPA Compliant<\/a>&nbsp;(Children\u2019s Internet Protection Act).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, SysAdmins at organizations where remote workers use company Chromebooks may want to prevent users from viewing unsafe content using company devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In that case, a powerful Chromebook audit and content filtering tool will do the trick.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><p>You can also get more granular and perform things like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/education\/blog\/youtube-access-blocking-in-google-workspace-5-admin-options\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube browsing audits<\/a>\u00a0if your users need to use online video platforms, but you still want to control the content they view there.<a href=\"https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/education\/web-filtering-and-monitoring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1230\" height=\"463\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9234 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/CTA-Web-Filtering.png\" alt=\"Chromebook Security - Web Filtering\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/CTA-Web-Filtering.png 1230w, https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/CTA-Web-Filtering-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/CTA-Web-Filtering-1024x385.png 1024w, https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/CTA-Web-Filtering-768x289.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1230px) 100vw, 1230px\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-check-chromebook-device-access-management\">5. Check Chromebook Device Access Management<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Device access management allows you to detect secondary users on your Chromebook devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><p>This helps you ensure that students are using their school accounts (rather than personal accounts) to sign into their Chrome OS devices.<\/p>\n<p>In return, you\u2019ll ensure that the security measures set across your domain are enforced.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll also spot any unusual log-ins that may indicate suspicious activity on your Chrome OS devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-deploy-chromebook-managed-guest-sessions\">6. Deploy Chromebook Managed Guest Sessions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, if your school or organization uses shared Chromebook devices, then deploying managed guest sessions to your fleet is one final Chromebook security step to check off your list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><p>Managed guest sessions give you IT control while allowing multiple users to securely share the same Chrome device (ex, at libraries or school lobbies) without the need to sign in.\u00a0<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-closing-thoughts\">Closing Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Google, Chromebooks make your life easier by offering robust security features. However, as an admin, it&#8217;s essential to pay attention to a few critical aspects to ensure the full security of your fleet.<br><p>While Chromebooks are indeed safe, they are not entirely immune to potential threats such as:<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fake browser extensions<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scams<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phishing<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dangerous and insecure websites<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><p>It&#8217;s worth considering additional layers of protection to further fortify your security measures.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about how GAT can help boost your fleet&#8217;s Chromebook Security, check out our powerful capabilities <a href=\"https:\/\/gatlabs.com\/education\/solution\/chromebook-management-monitoring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this post, we\u2019ll explore the essential Chromebook security 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