Browser extensions boost productivity, but they also introduce significant risks—from data leakage to malware.

For many IT teams, the answer has been rigid blocklists or endless manual reviews. But there is a more scalable way to balance innovation with security.

Chrome Enterprise allows you to move beyond simple blocklists. By managing extensions based on permissions and context , you can automatically block risky behavior without locking down your entire workforce. It’s the same approach Google uses to secure our own 300,000+ endpoints.

Read our guide to learn:

• The hidden risks of unmanaged extension permissions.
• How Google's IT team moved away from manual allowlists.
• A step-by-step framework for scalable, secure extension governance