Google unveils new security panel for DevTools in Chrome

January 27, 2016

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In case you didn't know, Google prioritizes websites that are the most secure by putting them closer to the top of the search results. However, it has been hard for developers to check just how safe their site is. Just yesterday, Google introduced a new security panel for DevTools built directly into Chrome. This is just what developers have been waiting for.

Up until this point, developers have relied on the green lock that appears under a website's permissions. The problem with this is that developers don't get feedback as to why their site is or isn't secure. With Google's new security panel, developers can do just that.

The new security panel will show data such as the network speed, if a security certificate is still valid and if the proper connection protocol is installed. It will also alert you of insecure HTTP subresources and allow you to check which resource is causing the issue.

The new security panel comes in Chrome 48 and can be located in the DevTools under the ‘details' option. The updated version has already begun rolling out and should hit everyone in the coming days.

Source: Google

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Doug was raised in New York and currently attends Muhlenberg College where he is majoring in Accounting. He has been a die-hard Google and Android enthusiast ever since he purchased the Samsung Galaxy Vibrant. Doug strongly prefers Android over competitors for its customization, flat Material Design and exceptional integration with Google Services. Currently, Doug switches between the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Nexus 5X, and travels with a Nexus 9. In addition, Doug wears an Android Wear smartwatch and has other gadgets such as a Nexus Player and Cardboard viewer. Aside from writing with Talk Android, Doug enjoys testing new applications, designing concepts and studying Android application development all while attempting to keep up with the rapid world of technology. He’s hopeful that his high productivity will make lives easier and more meaningful. Doug’s dream is to attend Google I/O.