Filling the Most Common Gaps in Google Workspace Security

"Security teams at agile, fast-growing companies often have the same mandate: secure the business without slowing it down. Most teams inherit a tech stack optimized for breakneck growth, not resilience. In these environments, the security team is the helpdesk, the compliance expert, and the incident response team all rolled into one. Securing the cloud office in this scenario is all about finding leverage: identifying the strategic control points that drive the most resilience without adding operational overhead."

"Email remains the most reliable target for attackers, as an initial attack method, as a vector to other connected apps and systems, and as a target for sensitive data. While Gmail's default security is solid at catching some threats, it often struggles with targeted threats and sophisticated social engineering and payload-less attacks. The gaps in native protection How to improve Gmail's security today"

"Move beyond authentication to manage access Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is the single most important control you can implement today, but it's not a magic bullet. Your access control can't stop at the login page. Too many windows and side doors Harden your access control immediately The next steps to proactive, modern security A properly-configured Google Workspace offers a solid foundation for securing a fast-growing company. But as your company grow"

Agile, fast-growing companies must secure operations without slowing growth, often inheriting stacks optimized for speed rather than resilience. Security teams frequently perform helpdesk, compliance, and incident response roles simultaneously. Focus on leverage by identifying strategic control points that yield the most resilience with minimal operational overhead. Google Workspace can provide a solid security foundation but its native tooling has limitations and default settings can be insufficient. Email is the primary attack vector and archive of sensitive data; Gmail often misses targeted, social-engineering, and payload-less attacks. Implement stronger Gmail configurations, extend access controls beyond MFA, and harden entry points before augmenting with additional tooling.

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