Chromebooks and data centers today, Pixel and more tomorrow? Google is betting its entire security stack on open source and OpenTitan, and here's why

• OpenTitan is the first open source silicon root of trust commercially deployed
• Chromebooks featuring OpenTitan include Dell Chromebook 11 CC11260 and 2-in-1 models
• Open-source model enables shared maintenance and retention of expertise across organizations

Google has begun shipping commercially available Chromebooks which incorporate OpenTitan, the first open source silicon root of trust.

The first devices to feature OpenTitan include the Dell Chromebook 11 CC11260 and the Dell Chromebook 11 CC11260 2-in-1, but others will likely follow.

OpenTitan is a major step for open source hardware, providing a design that can be reviewed, audited, and maintained by multiple organizations simultaneously.

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