Google has unveiled a series of enterprise-grade security features designed to enhance protection through the power of “convergence” — combining physical and cybersecurity measures into a comprehensive solution.
In the announcement made during the annual Google Cloud Security Summit, the company explained that unifying security, AI, and front-line threat intelligence features will help create a more proactive and streamlined approach.
The company also acknowledged that customers are partnering with other service providers, adding that the collaboration will ultimately lead to enhanced security postures for companies.
Google Cloud Moves Towards Convergence-Based Cybersecurity
Among the new announcements was the introduction of Mandiant Custom Threat Hunt, a service designed to help companies uncover past and ongoing threat activity, which Google says will be useful for those implementing new technologies as well as companies undergoing mergers or acquisitions and those directly or indirectly targeted by an incident such as a hack.
The Security Command Center also saw significant updates, including the introduction of a preview of a tool to detect toxic combinations, where multiple security issues combined create an unacceptable risk.
One of the most notable updates is Chrome Enterprise Premium, which now offers updated security features like data watermarking, URL filtering, and improved security insights, all available with a new pay-as-you-go pricing model.
More broadly, Google announced a series of updates and new tools for identity and access management, network and data security, and cloud orchestration. Some of these updates are generally available, while others are rolling out in preview after the event.
Sunil Buti, VP and GM of Cloud Security at Google, commented on the company’s commitment to convergence: “To truly elevate security, we believe in the power of simplicity. Instead of adding new, siloed products to address specific threats, we need to reduce the number of moving parts.”
