# Cis Gworkspace 3.1.2.2.2

> Ensure desktop access to Drive is disabled

- Skill: `cyberstrikeus/cis-gworkspace-3-1-2-2-2` (Agent Skill)
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- Updated: 2026-09-17
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# 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

| Controls Version | Control                                                                         | IG 1 | IG 2 | IG 3 |
| ---------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---- | ---- | ---- |
| v8               | 4.8 Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software |      | x    | x    |
| v7               | 9.2 Ensure Only Approved Ports, Protocols and Services Are Running              |      | x    | x    |