We’ve always believed that the browser is the new workspace. And as work increasingly happens inside the browser, it’s no surprise that securing it has become mission-critical.

That’s why we’re thrilled to share some big news: LayerX is now officially collaborating with Google Chrome Enterprise to deliver a new level of visibility and control over browser extensions in the enterprise.

Why Google Chose LayerX

This partnership didn’t happen by chance. Google selected LayerX as its extension security partner for a reason: our leadership in detecting and managing the risks posed by browser extensions.

We’ve built the most advanced extension risk scoring system in the industry. It’s not just about looking at an extension’s permissions or install count. Our proprietary algorithms analyze everything, from code behavior and publisher reputation to real-world usage trends, giving security teams a holistic view of the risk profile of every extension in their environment.

Our research shows the challenge clearly:

  • 99% of enterprise users have at least one browser extension.
  • 53% have more than ten.
  • Over half of extensions require High or Critical access permissions.
  • More than one in ten extensions can access cookies, opening the door to session hijacking, impersonation, and worse.

In short: the risks are real, and they’re everywhere.

Better Together: Chrome Management + LayerX Security

That’s where the magic of this collaboration comes in.

Google Chrome Enterprise already provides industry-leading tools for browser management. Now, with LayerX embedded directly into the Chrome Enterprise console, security teams get real-time, actionable risk scores for every extension in use across their organization.

This means:

  • No more guesswork about which extensions are safe.
  • Instant visibility into risky or malicious extensions.
  • Simple policies to block what shouldn’t be there, before it becomes a threat.

With a single click, IT and security teams can dive deeper into each extension through the LayerX ExtensionPedia, our browser extension knowledge base, for a full technical and reputational breakdown.

It’s all designed to empower security teams to say yes to productivity, without saying no to safety.

The Bigger Picture

We’ve always believed that securing the browser shouldn’t come at the cost of how people work. Extensions are powerful. They’re customizable. They’re essential to modern workflows. But that power needs guardrails, and that’s exactly what this collaboration delivers.

By combining Google’s browser management capabilities with LayerX’s unparalleled extension security insights, enterprises can finally have the best of both worlds.

Ready to Try It?

Starting today, Chrome Enterprise customers have immediate access to LayerX risk scores within the Chrome dashboard. And for anyone who wants to explore further, the LayerX ExtensionPedia is free and open to the public.

We’re proud to be Google’s partner in this space. Together, we’re building a safer, smarter browsing experience – one extension at a time.

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