The Google Workspace Security Investigation Tool (GSIT) is an integral part of securing every data source—from Gmail to Google Drive. Introduced in 2018, the tool helps security analysts and super administrators conduct investigations and reduce risks. Although it can be a powerful tool for investigations, Google’s security tool has its limitations. In this post, we’ll address… (more) 7 Limitations of Google’s Security Investigation Tool & How to Solve Them

The Google Workspace Security Investigation Tool has become a critical piece of the security stack for companies using Google Workspace. The tool can be used with a range of Google services, from Chrome to Gmail, helping administrators and security analysts with investigations. Administrators may use the condition builder to conduct investigations and searches within the security… (more) Google Workspace Security Investigation Tool: Guide to the Condition Builder

Data breaches and security threats are increasing, and so are their financial impacts. In 2023, the average global cost of a data breach was $4.45 million, according to IBM. In the United States, this figure soared to an alarming $9.48 million, surpassing all other countries. Beyond the financial aspect, data breaches result in reputational harm,… (more) Getting Started with the Google Workspace Security Investigation Tool

Launched in 2018, Google Workpace’s Security Investigation Tool (GSIT) was designed to assist administrators and security analysts in recognizing and remediating security threats to their company’s Google Workspace. It serves as a robust solution for conducting investigations while IT, Security, and Compliance teams work to mitigate risks within their organizations. Using GSIT is a fundamental… (more) 7 Tips for Setting up the Security Investigation Tool in Google Workspace

With 82% of breaches involving data stored in the cloud, IT, Compliance, and Security professionals need every tool available to help with investigations in tools like Google Workspace.  Enter Google’s Security Investigation Tool (GSIT). In 2018, the tool was introduced to help administrators and security analysts identify, triage, and remediate security threats. It’s a powerful… (more) Google’s Security Investigation Tool: Top 9 Use Cases for Drive

As part of the Google Workspace (formerly known as G Suite) configuration of apps, you have access to Gmail. Not everyone who is using G Suite through their organization chooses to use Gmail as the primary email interface, though. However, if you have another type of email client that you are using for outbound messages,… (more) How to Use G Suite SMTP to Send Outgoing Email

If you are considering transferring data from your Google Drive account to a different Google Drive account or another cloud storage account, you have four primary options you can follow. We will break down the steps required to transfer your data safely and efficiently for each of these options. 1. Transfer Your Google Drive Data… (more) How To Transfer Google Drive Data To Another Account

Companies encounter escalating security challenges when managing their data. For help, organizations are turning to Google Vault—a cloud-based investigation and legal hold solution for those using Google Workspace.  This powerful tool lets businesses retain, search, and export data, including emails, chat messages, and more. As data protection becomes increasingly critical to business operations, Google Vault… (more) Auditing in Google Vault: Everything You Need to Know

Google defines Google Vault as “an information governance and eDiscovery tool” for Google Workspace, but the solution offers much more than electronic discovery or mere data storage.  Since 2012, Vault has completely changed the game for legal investigations and holds, empowering companies to safeguard their data during legal proceedings. By placing legal holds on data,… (more) How to Manage Legal Holds in Google Vault