Security News > 2020 > January > Google Simplifies Enrollment Process for Advanced Protection Program
Google announced on Wednesday that it has simplified the enrollment process for its Advanced Protection Program and it now allows users to activate a security key on their iPhone.
Google's Advanced Protection Program is designed to help high-risk users add an extra layer of protection to their account through the use of security keys.
Launched in October 2017, the Advanced Protection Program initially required the use of physical security keys, such as its Titan Security Key devices.
"The security key in your phone uses Bluetooth to verify your sign-in on Chrome OS, iOS, macOS and Windows 10 devices without requiring you to pair your devices. This helps protect your Google Account on virtually any device with the convenience of your phone," Google explained in a blog post.
"With attacks on the rise, and many major events on the horizon this year like the U.S. elections in November, the Advanced Protection Program offers a simple way to incorporate the strongest account protections that Google offers," Google said.