Cybercrime is at an all-time high.1 No longer are criminals targeting large corporations—digital dangers are evolving rapidly and impacting businesses of all sizes. Unfortunately, many organisations still rely on traditional security measures, struggling to keep up with the sophistication and speed of modern attacks.
So what’s driving this crisis? Some key factors include:
Speed of lateral movement
Once a device is compromised, it takes just 120 minutes for an attack to move laterally across a network4.
Rapid exploitation of vulnerabilities
56% of vulnerabilities are exploited within just 7 days of disclosure2.
AI-powered attacks
AI is enabling cybercriminals to create exploit programs faster and with greater precision.
Delayed detection & remediation
Businesses take an average of 204 days to identify a breach and 73 additional days to contain it, costing them an average of $4.88 million per breach5.
Cybercrime has been democratised
Sophisticated attack tools are now accessible to anyone, regardless of technical expertise.
Phishing and social engineering tactics
90% of ransomware attacks stem from phishing and credential theft that bypass legacy multi-factor authentication3.
With these alarming trends, IT admins need a fleet-wide security solution that provides real-time visibility, proactive threat management, and fast remediation across all devices and platforms. Enter ChromeOS.
Why ChromeOS Is the Ultimate Modern Security Solution
It’s time to take control of your security with ChromeOS, the most secure OS out of the box6, offering proactive defence against cyber threats with zero reported ransomware attacks or viruses—ever.* Built for security-first operations, ChromeOS allows businesses to focus on growth rather than recovering from cyberattacks.
Built on Zero Trust principles—never trust, always verify—ChromeOS neutralises threats before they become breaches. Hardware-backed authentication, automatic updates, and strict application controls prevent credential compromise and protect against attacks. With centralised management and real-time monitoring, IT teams can detect risks, isolate threats, and maintain security without disruption.
The Platform Designed for Zero Trust: ChromeOS
ChromeOS is designed with security at its core, implementing Zero Trust security principles to safeguard users and data. Here’s how the principles are structured:
1. User & Device Authentication
• Context-Aware Access
• 2FA & Password Reuse Policy
• Extensible Identity Connectors
• Local Data Recovery
• Device Trust Connect
2. Endpoint Resilience
• Verified Boot, Sandboxing, Virtualisation
• Blocked Executables, Automatic Updates
• Cloud Backup, Read-only Root, Allowlisting Apps
• Kernel Hardening, OS Verification Fallback, User Space Isolation
3. Built-in DLP & Policy Controls
• Platform-Level DLP Policies
• Data Encryption
• Protection Based on User, Source & Destination
• DLP for Local Files, Chrome Enterprise Premium
• Enterprise Scan for Local Files
4. Insights & Intelligence
• Continuous Monitoring & Granular Policies
• Automated Updates & Security Intelligence
• ChromeOS & CrowdStrike Falcon Integration
• ChromeOS App for Splunk
Future-Proof Your Operations with ChromeOS
No matter the size, businesses cannot afford to rely on outdated security models. ChromeOS delivers enterprise-grade security by default, helping organisations stay ahead of cyber threats while improving productivity and reducing costs.
For organisations looking to modernise security without replacing their existing infrastructure, ChromeOS Flex offers a free-to-install solution that extends ChromeOS security to existing PCs and Macs—enhancing security, reducing IT complexity, and supporting sustainability efforts.
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1 Embroker, Cyberattack Statistics 2025
2 Infosecurity Magazine Vulnerability Exploitation on the Rise as Attackers Ditch Phishing, 2024
3 The Hacker News, 2024
4 Crowdstrike, 2023
5 IBM, 2024
6 Atredis Partners Google ChromeOS Competitive Analysis, 2024
*As of 2025, there has been no evidence of any documented, successful virus attack or ransomware attack on ChromeOS. Data based on ChromeOS monitoring of various US national and internal databases.