Google is conducting a test to limit the Internet connection of some employees, for the purpose of reducing the risk of cyber attacks

Major American media CNBC reported that Google is conducting a test program that allows some employees to use only offline desktop PCs that are not connected to the Internet.

Google restricting internet access to some employees for security

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/18/google-restricting-internet-access-to-some-employees-for-security.html

This program seems to use a PC with Internet access disabled, except for online tools such as Google Drive and Google's search site. In addition, employees participating in the program will not have root access and will not be able to execute administrative commands or install software. It seems that employees who absolutely need access to the Internet for work are not covered by the program.

Google has implemented this program to reduce the risk of cyber attacks, and an internal document obtained by CNBC stated that 'Google employees are frequently targeted by cyber attacks.' So, by not connecting the PC to the Internet, the purpose was set to make it difficult for an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code or steal data.

In addition, the document states that if a PC used by a Google employee is compromised, the attacker may be able to access the user's personal information and infrastructure code, resulting in a serious incident and a loss of user trust. CNBC reports that it was pointed out that the possibility of being

According to CNBC, Google has selected more than 2,500 employees for the program, but after modifying it so that employees can choose not to participate in the program, the program can also be volunteered. Said it was open.

A Google spokesperson responded to CNBC in an email, saying, 'Ensuring the safety of our products and users is one of our top priorities. In response to malicious attacks, we We routinely look for ways to strengthen our systems.”