# Cis Gworkspace 3.1.2.1.1.5

> Ensure Access Checker is configured to limit file access

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- Updated: 2026-09-17
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# 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`

## CIS Controls

| Controls Version | Control                                               | IG 1 | IG 2 | IG 3 |
| ---------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- | ---- | ---- | ---- |
| v8               | 3.3 Configure Data Access Control Lists               | x    | x    | x    |
| v7               | 14.6 Protect Information through Access Control Lists | x    | x    | x    |