Cis Gworkspace 3.1.1.1.2

3.1.1.1.2 Ensure internal sharing options for primary calendars are configured (Manual)

Description

Control how much calendar information users in your organization can share internally.

Rationale

In general, not everyone in the organization needs to know the schedule details of everyone else (operational security). Free/busy indication is enough for most people.

Impact

This will be the default for the user's primary calendar. The user can override this setting to allow other specific users greater visibility of their calendar.

Audit Procedure

To verify this setting via the Google Workspace Admin Console:

1. Log in to https://admin.google.com as an administrator
2. Select Apps
3. Select Google Workspace
4. Select Calendar
5. Under Sharing settings, select Internal sharing options for primary calendars
6. Ensure Only free/busy information (hide event details) is selected

Expected Result

Only free/busy information (hide event details) should be selected for internal sharing options for primary calendars.

Remediation

To configure this setting via the Google Workspace Admin Console:

1. Log in to https://admin.google.com as an administrator
2. Select Apps
3. Select Google Workspace
4. Select Calendar
5. Under Sharing settings, select Internal sharing options for primary calendars
6. Select Only free/busy information (hide event details)
7. Select Save

Default Value

Internal sharing options for primary calendars is Share all information

References

• https://support.google.com/a/answer/60765

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