Cis Gworkspace 3.1.2.2.2

3.1.2.2.2 Ensure desktop access to Drive is disabled

Level

L1

Profile Applicability

• Enterprise Level 1

Type

Manual

Description

Prevent documents from being locally accessible on an unconnected device.

Rationale

This setting prevents an organization's files from being stored locally, thus limiting data loss issues if the device is lost or stolen.

NOTE: The Google Drive desktop application has its own way of handling "Offline" files and does not obey the Drive and Doc > Offline > Control offline access using device policies setting. Not allowing Google Drive for desktop on the device will prevent this channel.

Impact

The end user will not be able to use Google Drive for desktop and its convenient integration into the Windows file explorer.

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 Features and Applications
6. Select Google Drive for desktop
7. Ensure Allow Google Drive for desktop in your organization 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 Features and Applications
6. Select Google Drive for desktop
7. Set Allow Google Drive for desktop in your organization to unchecked
8. Select Save

Default Value

Allow Google Drive for desktop in your organization is checked

CIS Controls