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Abstract
The Chrome Security Team is never idle. Even as we advance the security of Chrome, we’re constantly on the lookout for new projects and initiatives we can undertake. We’ll cover some recently completed projects such as Blink heap partitioning, “project awesome”, updated certificate pinning, download safety and enhancements to the Chromium Security Rewards program.
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The speaker discusses various topics related to Chrome OS security, including:
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Verified Access: A feature that allows for hardware-based guarantees for corporate network resources, ensuring devices accessing these resources are legitimate. This is achieved through TPM (Trusted Platform Module) validation with an anonymous service, preserving user privacy.
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Google Security Rewards Program: A program aimed at better protecting users by patching vulnerabilities quickly and building relationships with security researchers. The program has two components: Chrome VRP (vulnerability rewards program) covering Chrome browser, OS, and related software, and Google VRP covering top Google sites.
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Patch Rewards: A new initiative where security researchers can earn money not only for finding vulnerabilities but also for submitting patches for security-critical components of Linux kernel, open-source libraries, and other widely-used software.
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Pornium Contest: A contest where big prizes are offered for discovering vulnerabilities in Chrome OS. The next event will feature both x86 and ARM devices.
The speaker concludes by emphasizing the importance of these initiatives in improving product security and encouraging collaboration with the security research community.