Faced with cyberattacks, Google puts several of its workers isolated from the internet

As soon as you know anything about cybersecurity, you know that ransomware cyberattacks are growing and targeting larger companies and organizations. It is no longer that they block your cousin's computer, it is that they are focusing on service companies and with confidential data for which keeping the computers active and the data safe, it is imperative to continue operating. Now, imagine a successful ransomware attack on the giant that is Google.

They will have thought about it in Google that they have started a testing program that consists of workers' computers are disconnected from the internet. Presumably they will have an intranet totally isolated from any online connection and that it is prohibited to connect any device that has a connection outside the internal network.

Google tests isolating its workers from the internet to avoid cyberattacks

The pilot program encourages its employees to work without Internet access, in an attempt to reduce the risk of cyberattacks. According to the program, the company is limiting access to most areas of the Internet. There are some important exceptions like internal pages and some Google domains like Gmail and Google Drive.

According to a recent CNBC article, after initially announcing the pilot program to more than 2.500 employees, the final version appears to have listened to worker feedback, and they have been offered the option to opt out. Other Google workers interested in participating can sign up for free.

Obviously, with Google being responsible for the most popular search engine, a new AI chatbot, free office software and a mobile operating system; and a successful cyberattack could do a lot of damage in all directions. Opting to put terminals without internet access sounds like the most obvious option.

They would also be looking at limiting root access for some employees. to do so, they will not be able to execute certain administrative controls or install software without the authorization of designated employees. This move is expected to reduce exposure to malware, ransomware, and other cybersecurity risks.

Source: TechRadar