Improved and updated security menu in the Admin Console
Quick launch summary
We have updated the “Security” category within the left-hand navigation of the Admin console by:
- Adding navigation access to security features previously only accessible from the Security settings page.
- Adding Authentication, Access & data controls, and Security center subcategories making it easier to find the features available.
- Updating the name of the Security Settings page to Overview.
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The updated Security navigation within the Admin console |
Additional details
Instead of the previous single list, security features are now categorized by Authentication, Access & data controls, and Security center. Availability of some subcategories and features will depend on your specific Google Workspace edition:
Authentication provides account and password management capabilities including:
- 2-step verification
- Account recovery
- Advanced Protection Program
- Login challenges
- Password management
- SSO with SAML applications
- SSO with third party IdP
Access and data controls provide granular capabilities to manage your data through devices, browsers and applications including:
- API controls
- Client-side encryption
- Context-Aware Access
- Data protection
- Google Session control
- Google Cloud session control
- Less secure apps
Security center provides advanced security information and analytics including:
- Dashboard
- Investigation tool
- Security health
Getting started
- Admins: This update will be available automatically.
- End users: There is no end user impact or action required.
Rollout pace
- Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on October 28, 2021
Availability
- Available to all Google Workspace customers, as well as G Suite Basic and Business customers
Resources
- Google Workspace Admin Help: Security and Data Protection
- Google Workspace Admin Help: View Alert Center notifications directly from the Admin console toolbar
- Google Workspace Updates Blog: One-click recommended actions in the Alert Center
- Google Workspace Updates Blog: Updated design for the Admin console home page
- Google Workspace Updates Blog: Easily navigate through the Admin console using the updated left-hand navigation bar
- Google Workspace Updates Blog: New streamlined experience for managing users and domains in the Admin console
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