Google Workspace is on the brink of a significant upgrade, with the impending integration of AI-powered security, signifying a pioneering approach to data security.
According to Google:
“The enormity and intricacy of contemporary cyber-attacks, paired with the determination of advanced adversaries, outstrip the capabilities of traditional productivity tools.
Embracing a superior method, one that leverages a cloud-native architecture, is now possible. This architecture is anchored in zero-trust principles and is further fortified by AI-powered threat defenses. Such an approach offers a robust line of defense against potential cyber threats.
The complexity and enormity of contemporary cyber attacks, coupled with the refined strategies of committed adversaries, outpace the capabilities of traditional productivity solutions.
However, there exists a superior alternative — a cloud-native architecture, which is fundamentally based on zero-trust principles and enhanced by AI-powered threat defenses.
Google has furnished empirical data to substantiate the robust security of their Workspace systems.
The tech giant boasts an impressive record of zero known exploits originating from system vulnerabilities, alongside a 41% reduction in security incidents compared to other email systems.
A remarkable innovation introduced by Workspace is the concept of ‘Context-Aware Access’ (CAA). This development liberates users from the constraints of relying solely on VPNs and tunneling through secure networks for data protection.
The efficacy of CAA was confirmed by a customer who noted its ability to enhance accessibility while concurrently maintaining stringent security measures.
Quoted by Google:
“Context-Aware Access (CAA) has helped us manage our risks by not making access a binary choice, but allowing for more flexibility in access policies and allowing them to be applied to the right people, applications, and data. Since using CAA, we’ve been able to allow our users to use more of Google Workspace for a broader set of scenarios with more confidence in the safety of that work.”
The implementation of Context-Aware Access (CAA) has significantly enhanced our risk management strategies. Instead of a binary choice, it provides a more nuanced approach to access policies. This allows for the application of these policies to the appropriate individuals, applications, and data. By leveraging CAA, we have expanded the use of Google Workspace across a wider range of scenarios, bolstering our confidence in the security of our operations.
The introduction of these new capabilities furnishes users with enhanced control over data utilization and access management.
Employing Google’s advanced artificial intelligence, important data stored in Google Drive is meticulously classified and labelled.
This AI-powered system works tirelessly, classifying and labelling data in Google Drive to secure its distribution and safeguard it from potential unauthorized copying or removal by cyber threats.
IT professionals can now set permission levels based on parameters such as device location or security status, providing a robust framework for controlling data sharing.
These Advanced AI-powered security capabilities are extending to Gmail
Google Workspace is set to introduce extended Data Loss Prevention (DLP) controls to Gmail, a move that will significantly bolster the platform’s security capabilities. Already operational in Google Chat, Drive, and Chrome, these enhanced DLP controls enable security teams to effectively manage the sharing of sensitive information both within and beyond the organization’s boundaries. The preview of this much-anticipated feature in Gmail is slated for release later this year.
Google Workspace is set to augment its data protection capabilities with the upcoming introduction of enhanced Data Loss Prevention (DLP) controls in Gmail. Currently, these advanced security features are already operational in Google Chat, Drive, and Chrome, empowering security teams to effectively manage the sharing of sensitive information within and beyond their respective organizations. The incorporation of these enhanced DLP controls into Gmail, scheduled to be previewed later this year, signals Google’s unwavering commitment to boosting data security across all its platforms.
Other improvements include
- Google Workspace has introduced Client-side encryption (CSE) as a robust shield against unauthorized access. This feature ensures that your data remains impervious to external infiltration, including from Google itself and foreign governments.
- The flexibility to select the location for storing encryption keys as well as data storage and processing is another notable feature. This not only enhances data security but also enables companies to adhere to local regulatory mandates.
Read Google’s announcement:
Expanding Google AI in Workspace with new zero trust and digital sovereignty controls