Articles about G Suite

How to Audit Sensitive Documents for Access Risks

Who has access to your company’s confidential files? This question is becoming more and more relevant as companies turn to cloud collaboration tools like Google Workspace, Microsoft OneDrive, and SharePoint.  Data breaches caused by unauthorized access, what we call access risks, have risen at alarming rates as companies use collaboration tools to share files within… (more) How to Audit Sensitive Documents for Access Risks

Google Security Investigation Tool: Remove Users, Change Ownership, and More

For investigations in Google Workspace, Google offers its powerful Security Investigation Tool. If you’re a super administrator on the Enterprise Plus, Education Standard, Education Plus, or Enterprise Essentials Plus plans, you can access this potent feature.  The investigation tool allows administrators to conduct searches in different Google Workspace data sources including Gmail, Chrome, and Google… (more) Google Security Investigation Tool: Remove Users, Change Ownership, and More

Google Workspace Security Investigation Tool: Guide to the Condition Builder

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

Getting Started with the Google Workspace Security Investigation Tool

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

7 Tips for Setting up the Security Investigation Tool in Google Workspace

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

Google’s Security Investigation Tool: Top 9 Use Cases for Drive

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

Auditing in Google Vault: Everything You Need to Know

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

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Bryan Wise
Bryan Wise,
Former VP of IT at GitLab

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