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CIS Google Chrome Benchmark
CIS Google Chrome Benchmark, continuously evidenced.
The CIS Google Chrome Benchmark v3.0.0 defines 117 controls covering Chrome browser hardening: extension management, password storage, autofill, content settings, network settings, safe browsing, and enterprise-managed policy enforcement. CISGuard's endpoint agent validates Chrome configuration on each endpoint, with enterprise policy validation via Group Policy or Intune.
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Quick Facts
Google Chrome benchmark at a glance.
- Benchmark version
- v3.0.0
- Total controls
- 117
- Scan type
- Agent
- Available tier
- All plans
- Category
- Browser
- Drift detection
- Yes, between every scheduled scan
Coverage
What this benchmark actually covers.
- Extension management (allowlist, blocklist, force-install)
- Password manager + autofill restrictions
- Content settings (cookies, JavaScript, popups)
- Network settings (proxy, certificate handling)
- Safe Browsing configuration
- Enterprise managed policies (cloud-managed or Active Directory)
Frequently Asked
Google Chrome questions, answered directly.
How does CISGuard validate Chrome enterprise policies?
CISGuard's endpoint agent reads the effective Chrome policy on each endpoint, regardless of policy delivery mechanism (Active Directory GPO, Microsoft Intune, Chrome Browser Cloud Management, or local registry). Per-endpoint evidence shows the effective policy and any deviations from the CIS-recommended baseline.
Does CISGuard support Chrome on macOS and Linux?
Yes. CISGuard supports Chrome on Windows, macOS, and Linux endpoints. The benchmark applies uniformly; policy delivery mechanisms differ per OS (GPO/Intune for Windows, mobileconfig for macOS, JSON files for Linux).
Can CISGuard validate extension allow/block lists?
Yes. CIS Chrome Benchmark requires extension allowlisting (or blocklisting) configured via enterprise policy. CISGuard validates the policy is enforced and reports which extensions are installed per endpoint relative to the policy. Unexpected extensions are flagged as policy deviations.
Related Benchmarks
Often deployed together with Google Chrome.
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