Citrix has announced a further step in its partnership with Google: Citrix Secure Access with Chrome Enterprise, a native integration between Citrix Secure Private Access and Google Chrome Enterprise Premium that brings Zero Trust policies, threat protection, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) directly inside the browser. The goal is clear: to secure work happening today in browser tabs, SaaS applications, and internal websites, even from unmanaged devices, without additional agents or complex deployments.
What the integration includes (shortly)
- DLP inside the browser: granular control over copy/paste, uploads, and downloads, session-level.
- Real-time protection: integrated Google Safe Browsing to block malicious sites and content.
- Contextual access: policies based on identity, device posture, and session risk.
- Session isolation and extension control: limits on what the browser can do in each context.
- Frictionless access to SaaS, internal web, and legacy apps without VPN or VDI.
Unlike alternatives that require “proprietary” browsers or heavy extensions, this solution is native to Chrome Enterprise Premium, allowing users to keep their usual experience and IT to avoid adding more agents at the endpoint.
Why it matters now
The “browser is the new endpoint.” With the mixed use of personal devices, the rise of SaaS applications, and the emergence of AI agents capable of accidentally leaking data, traditional VPNs and endpoint agents are no longer enough. Bringing Zero Trust and DLP directly to the point of interaction — the browser tab — reduces the attack surface where the work happens and enables fine-grained policy enforcement without disrupting user flows.
Impact for CIOs/CISOs and IT teams
- Fewer agents, less friction: In-browser security and simplified deployment.
- BYOD and hybrid work: robust control without managing the device.
- Compliance and auditing: session-level policy evidence and control over data movements (uploads/downloads).
- Total cost: reduction of heavy infrastructure (VPN/VDI) in browser-oriented use cases.
Availability and licensing
The integration is already available in the latest version of Google Chrome. Customers with a Citrix Platform License already include Citrix Secure Access with Chrome Enterprise (and this integration). Other licensing models may require a contractual update.
FAQ
Does it require installing extensions or a different browser?
No. It works natively within Chrome Enterprise Premium, avoiding the need to add extensions or switch the corporate browser.
Does it replace VPN/VDI?
For web and SaaS access, the solution eliminates many cases for VPN and VDI. For non-web applications or specific scenarios, they may still be needed, but usage volume can decrease.
How does it protect against data leaks in AI?
By applying DLP within the browser itself, it can block or limit actions such as copy/paste, upload, or download of sensitive data — even when AI agents are involved in SaaS pages or apps — and enforce session policies.
What about unmanaged devices (BYOD)?
Policies are applied within the browser, enabling IT to secure interactions without enrolling the device, maintaining low friction for users and control for organizations.
The core idea: if work lives in the browser, so does security. With embedded Zero Trust and DLP within Chrome, Citrix and Google aim to protect every interaction without disrupting user flow, aligning security, productivity, and data governance for the modern enterprise.
via: citrix