Google Workspace Changes

New data exfiltration protections for G Suite data on iOS devices.

Google has introduced new security controls for admins to prevent the exfiltration of corporate data on iOS devices. Admins can now restrict the ability to copy and paste data from G Suite accounts to other accounts and restrict dragging and dropping files from specific G Suite apps, including Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides. This feature is available to G Suite Enterprise, G Suite Enterprise for Education, and Cloud Identity Premium customers.

Suspension of the turn-off for less secure app (LSA) access to G Suite accounts.

Google has suspended the scheduled turn-off of less secure app (LSA) access to G Suite accounts, which was originally planned for June 15, 2020. This suspension is intended to minimize disruptions for organizations managing remote workforces during the COVID-19 pandemic. Google recommends that administrators migrate to OAuth authentication and assures that a 12-month window will be provided once the turn-off timeline is restarted.

Less secure app turn-off suspended until further notice

Suspending the less secure app (LSA) turn-off until further notice. All previously announced timeframes no longer apply.

Expanded browser support for enrolling security keys on Android and MacOS.

Google is making it easier to enroll security keys on Android and MacOS devices by allowing additional web browsers for initial registration. Users can now register security keys on Android devices running Android 7.0 and up using Chrome version 70 and up, and on MacOS devices using Safari version 13.0.4 and up. This applies to both independent registrations and those within the Advanced Protection Program for enterprise.

Enroll security keys on more devices

Making it easier to enroll security keys on Android and MacOS devices by making it possible to use additional web browsers to initially register the security keys to your account.

Use groups to manage Context Aware Access for G Suite

You can now use groups to manage context-aware access for your organization. You could previously only manage them by organizational unit (OU).

Improving data regions with expanded coverage and group-based admin controls

Enhancing data regions with three key updates: Coverage of user indices for Gmail and Calendar, Coverage of Google Keep primary data at rest and backups, and More granular group-based controls.

What's New in G Suite - January 2020

Check out the latest "What's New in G Suite" launch recap for a roundup of all G Suite launches from January 2020.

G Suite Add-ons are now generally available in Calendar, Gmail, and Google Drive.

G Suite Add-ons, a cross-suite platform that connects G Suite to third-party workplace applications, are now rolling out to all users. This allows users to execute workflows from third-party apps like Workfront, SignEasy, and WebEx directly within the side panels of Gmail, Calendar, and Google Drive without switching between different applications.

See a filterable, searchable list of the latest G Suite launches

The “What’s new in G Suite?” Help Center article includes recent launches. The article has a list of all the G Suite launches from the past six months. You can filter by product or search by keyword to find and learn about any launch.

Grant SAML app access to specific groups

You can now enable SAML apps for specific groups of users in your organization. You could previously only enable them by organizational unit (OU).

You can now enable SAML apps for specific groups of users in your organization, offering extra flexibility.

You can now enable SAML apps for specific groups of users in your organization. You could previously only enable them by organizational unit (OU). This provides extra flexibility, as you can now turn apps on or off for sets of users without changing your organizational structure.

Use an iPhone as a security key for 2-Step Verification

Adding an option to use your iPhone as a security key for your Google Account. Security keys provide the strongest form of 2-Step Verification to help protect your account against phishing.

Use phones as security keys in the Advanced Protection Program

You can now use your mobile phone as a security key in the Advanced Protection Program for the enterprise. This means you can use your Android or iOS device’s built-in security key for 2-Step Verification

Grant SAML app access to specific groups

You can now enable SAML apps for specific groups of users in your organization. You could previously only enable them by organizational unit (OU).