Google is introducing a program to enhance security by providing some employees with computers without internet access, in order to prevent cyberattacks and protect sensitive information. Participation is optional, and the company is ensuring that workers who need internet access for their tasks can still have it, highlighting the high priority Google places on the safety of their products and users.
In Short
- Google is launching a program to give some employees desktop computers without internet access to enhance security and prevent cyberattacks.
- Initially, selected employees were required to participate, but now it is optional and employees can choose to join or volunteer.
- Some employees will also have restrictions on what they can do on their computers, such as not having administrative privileges.
By Ankita ChakravartiGoogle is cutting off internet access for some employees. Now if you are wondering how people would function without the internet, it is important to note that internet access will be revoked not as a punishment but to protect the employees from cyber attacks. The company is starting a new program to make its employees’ computers more secure. In this program, some employees will be given desktop computers that don’t have internet access. This means they won’t be able to browse websites or use online services while using these computers. However, they will still be able to use internal tools and Google-owned websites like Google Drive and Gmail.
As per CNBC, Google selected over 2,500 employees to participate in this program. But after getting feedback, they made some changes. Now, employees can choose whether they want to be part of the program or not. They can also volunteer to join if they are interested. The company wants to make sure that employees who need internet access for their work can still use it. So, some workers will be exempted from the internet restrictions.
In addition to limited internet access, some employees will also have restrictions on what they can do on their computers. They won’t have administrative privileges, which means they won’t be able to perform certain tasks like running special commands or installing software.
The company says that its employees are often targeted by hackers. If a Google employee’s computer is compromised, hackers might gain access to important information and cause serious problems. By limiting internet access, the company aims to prevent hackers from running harmful code or stealing data remotely.
This program comes at a time when many companies are facing advanced cyberattacks. Recently, Microsoft revealed that Chinese hackers had breached the email accounts of government agencies in the US and Europe. Google wants to strengthen its security measures, especially as it prepares to introduce new artificial intelligence tools. The company is also working on preventing leaks of sensitive information.
A spokesperson from Google emphasized that the safety of their products and users is a high priority. They regularly look for ways to improve their internal systems and protect against malicious attacks.Google is launching a program where some employees will use computers without internet access to enhance security and prevent cyberattacks. The company is making it optional for employees to participate and is taking steps to ensure workers who require internet access for their tasks can still have it. Google’s goal is to protect its employees and user data from potential threats.
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