Google launches new security advisor for small businesses
Google now wants to help workspace administrators with security issues: In addition to recommended settings, there is also a direct license upgrade.
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Google is now offering a new security advisor. It is aimed in particular at small companies and is designed to help them secure their workspace services. Essentially, it provides suggestions for settings that explain the measures to administrators and can be activated with just a few clicks. However, the possible steps differ depending on the license booked.
For example, the Phishing and Malware Protection section can be found in the Admin Console. Users can activate advanced Safe Browsing for Chrome with Business Starter, Business Standard and Business Plus. However, the former license lacks the scan of email attachments in the security sandbox and the advanced Safe Browsing for Gmail. To activate such a premium feature, the Security Advisor also offers a direct upgrade for Business Standard customers.
The functions in the Security Advisor are not new, but Google has put them together on one page with explanations. The service also draws attention to current security incidents, such as documents shared with external parties from Drive or app access from unsecured mobile devices. An overview of all included features and the corresponding licenses can be found on a separate support page.
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