Device Identity for ChromeOS

Smallstep adds unphishable, device-bound credentials to ChromeOS, securing Enterprise Wi-Fi, VPN, SaaS apps, and access to internal AI and MCP-enabled services using verified device identity.

Easy revocation for Chromebooks

ChromeOS native hardware attestation

Zero-Touch ChromeOS Certificate Lifecycle

Eliminate ChromeOS Credential Theft

Google Workspace Integrated Enrollment

Strong Access Controls for Wi-Fi, VPN, and SaaS

The Enterprise Challenge

ChromeOS is fantastic for the web—but most enterprises still authenticate Chromebooks like any other browser: passwords, cookies, and device IDs that can be spoofed. That leaves critical networks and apps exposed to credential theft and unmanaged devices.

• Credential Theft & Device Spoofing
• Weak Network & App Controls
• No Unified Device Trust Model

Hardware-bound Credentials

Smallstep adds device-attested certificates for devices to your existing identity stack. Chromebooks prove who they are using TPM-bound certificates, not reusable secrets, enhancing security and compliance.

Trustworthy Device Inventory

Maintain a verified list of ChromeOS devices synced from Google Workspace, enriched with TPM attestation signals and user bindings so you always know which physical device is behind each connection.

Hardware-Bound Certificates

Issue non-exportable client certificates tied to the Chromebook’s TPM. Keys never leave the device, cannot be cloned, and are automatically renewed before expiry with no user interaction.

Sensitive Resource Protection

When the user connects to a sensitive resource, Smallstep acts as an invisible second factor. Authentication is seamless. Enforce that only high-assurance ChromeOS devices can reach: enterprise Wi-Fi (EAP-TLS), VPN, ZTNA, internal web apps, cloud APIs, and SaaS apps fronted by mTLS or device-aware SSO.

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Certify every ChromeOS device. Remove every weak link.

Deploy attested ChromeOS identity once and enforce it everywhere. No passwords, no tokens, no device spoofing—just strong, silent, TPM-bound trust.

FAQs Smallstep for ChromeOS

What problem does Smallstep solve for ChromeOS that native Chrome Enterprise Management cannot?

How does Smallstep provide a single identity layer across all endpoints?

What role does Smallstep play alongside MDM systems like Intune, Jamf, Workspace ONE, and Chrome Enterprise?

How does Smallstep simplify and secure Enterprise Wi-Fi (EAP-TLS)?

How does Smallstep modernize remote access (VPN) for enterprise IT?

How does Smallstep reduce risk and complexity around SSH access?

Can Smallstep enforce Zero Trust for SaaS applications?

How does Smallstep support internal/private application access (ZTNA)?

How does Smallstep simplify certificate lifecycle management across the enterprise?

How does Smallstep integrate with Enterprise IAM systems (Okta, Entra, Google Workspace)?

What happens when a device is lost, stolen, compromised, or deprovisioned?

Can Smallstep be deployed on-premise for enterprises with strict compliance or data sovereignty needs?

How does Smallstep help enterprises meet Zero Trust and compliance requirements?

What is the operational effort for Enterprise IT to adopt Smallstep?