Cis Gworkspace 3.1.2.1.1.5

3.1.2.1.1.5 Ensure Access Checker is configured to limit file access

Level

L1

Profile Applicability

• Enterprise Level 1

Type

Manual

Description

When a user shares a file via a Google product other than Docs or Drive (e.g. by pasting a link in Gmail), Google can check that the recipients have access. If not, when possible, Google will ask the user to pick how they want to share the file.

Rationale

In general, access should be restricted to the smallest group possible. In this case recipients only.

Impact

Only recipients can access files. Recipients cannot share access with others by forwarding the email/link.

Audit

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 Drive and Docs
4. Select Sharing Settings
5. Select Sharing Options
6. Under Access Checker
7. Ensure Recipients only. is checked

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 Drive and Docs
4. Select Sharing Settings
5. Select Sharing Options
6. Under Access Checker
7. Set Recipients only. to checked
8. Select Save

Default Value

Recipients only, suggested target audience, or public (no Google account required). is checked

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