# 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.

## Get the data sheet

Learn more about Smallstep's hardware-backed device identity for the Chrome ecosystem.

[Download](https://7748242.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7748242/1-pagers/ChromeOS%20-%20Smallstep.pdf)

## 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?