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The Google Workspace Security Checklist for 2026

Appnly Team May 15, 2026 7 min read
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Security isn't one setting, it's a stack of small decisions. Here's the checklist we work through when hardening a Google Workspace environment, roughly in priority order.

Authentication

  • Enforce 2-Step Verification for everyone
  • Require security keys for admins
  • Review and remove unused admin roles

Access & Sharing

  • Restrict external sharing to trusted domains where possible
  • Apply least-privilege access to Shared Drives
  • Vet third-party app access and revoke what's unused

Data & Monitoring

  • Turn on DLP rules for sensitive data
  • Enable alerts in the security center
  • Keep an audit trail and review it regularly

Work top to bottom and you'll close the gaps attackers look for first.

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