Challenges in Managing Google Workspace Configurations
Citymesh, the European market leader in installing private 4G and 5G networks and offering WiFi-as-a-Service, faced a challenge regarding internal expertise related to Google Workspace. Over the years, the environment had been built, but due to a lack of internal expertise, configurations were made without thorough understanding. There was a lack of clear insight into the risks posed by the inadequately configured Google Workspace.
Strategic Evaluation of Google Workspace Security by Xebia
To address the challenges, Citymesh decided to conduct a Google Workspace Security Assessment. They provided Xebia with access to API keys and allowed the team to run scripts for about a week to thoroughly assess the Google Workspace environment. The results were then compiled into a detailed report, with priorities set in order. Laurens, the security expert from Xebia, chose to take a hands-on approach and investigate certain settings to maximize the learning effect. Some adjustments were immediately apparent, while others required additional research. The team carefully determined the impact of each setting and communicated internally when adjustments would affect end users, using an approval workflow. This intensive process took about a quarter to complete.
Implementing Recommendations and Ensuring Security
The outcome of the Security Assessment was a list of valuable recommendations. Operationally, there were no significant consequences, and in some cases, it even resulted in additional work. Thanks to the thorough scan, significant security risks were identified and mitigated. Citymesh emphasized the value of the knowledge gained and described the assessment as highly beneficial.
