# Cis Gworkspace 3.1.2.1.2.2

> Ensure manager access members cannot modify shared drive settings

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- Updated: 2026-09-17
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# 3.1.2.1.2.2 Ensure manager access members cannot modify shared drive settings

## Level

L1

## Profile Applicability

- Enterprise Level 1

## Type

Manual

## Description

Only administrators should be able to modify shared drive settings.

## Rationale

Allowing manager access members to override or modify shared drive settings can allow intentional and unintentional data access by unauthorized users.

## Impact

Disabling this feature will prevent manager access members from modifying shared drive settings, requiring administrators to perform settings modifications as required.

## 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 `Google Workspace`
4. Select `Drive and Docs`
5. Select `Sharing settings`
6. Under `Shared drive creation`, ensure `Allow members with manager access to override the settings below` is `unchecked`

## 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 `Drive and Docs`
5. Select `Sharing settings`
6. Under `Shared drive creation`, set `Allow members with manager access to override the settings below` to `unchecked`
7. Select `Save`

## Default Value

`Allow members with manager access to override the settings below` 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    |