“Google Implements Internet Detox Program to Strengthen Cybersecurity Measures”
- Shams Ul Zoha
- July 19, 2023
- 3:19 pm
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
- Google has initiated a pilot program where certain employees will have restricted internet access on designated desktop PCs.
- The program intends to disable internet access on these devices, with exceptions granted to employees with internet-dependent job roles to ensure smooth operations.
- The initiative is designed to protect sensitive user data and infrastructure code, reducing the likelihood of cyber attackers remotely executing arbitrary code or gaining unauthorized access to valuable information.
Google, the tech giant under Alphabet Inc., is taking significant steps to strengthen its cybersecurity measures by implementing an internet detox program for select employees. In this pilot program, certain employees will be restricted to internet-free desktop PCs to mitigate the risk of potential vulnerabilities arising from unauthorized changes or installations. The main objective is to enhance data protection and prevent cyber attackers from gaining unauthorized access to sensitive information.
Under the program, internet access will be disabled on designated devices, except for essential internal web-based tools and Google-owned websites such as Gmail and Drive. Employees with job roles dependent on internet access will receive exceptions to ensure smooth operations, while others will have no root access, preventing them from running administrative commands or installing software. Initially planned for over 2,500 participants, Google has allowed opt-outs and opened the program for volunteers after receiving feedback.
The move comes as Google’s internal materials suggest that its employees, known as “Googlers,” are frequent targets of cyber attacks. If an employee’s device is compromised, attackers could potentially access sensitive user data and infrastructure code, posing significant risks to user trust and privacy. By disconnecting most internet access, Google aims to create an additional layer of protection against sophisticated cyber threats, reducing the likelihood of remote execution of arbitrary code by malicious actors.
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