# Cis Gworkspace 3.1.6.1

> Ensure accessing groups from outside this organization is set to private

- Skill: `cyberstrikeus/cis-gworkspace-3-1-6-1` (Agent Skill)
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- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: cyberstrikeus (https://skillmd.com/u/cyberstrikeus)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/cyberstrikeus/cis-gworkspace-3-1-6-1

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# 3.1.6.1 Ensure accessing groups from outside this organization is set to private

## Level

L1

## Profile Applicability

- Enterprise Level 1

## Type

Manual

## Description

Choose whether people outside your organization can access your groups. Group owners can further restrict access as needed.

## Rationale

Who can externally view groups internal to the organization should be carefully controlled and their access vetted as needed.

## Impact

No one outside your organization can view or search for your groups. External users can email the group if group settings allow.

## 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 `Groups for Business`
5. Select `Sharing options`
6. Verify `Accessing groups from outside this organization` is `Private`

## 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 `Groups for Business`
5. Select `Sharing options`
6. Set `Accessing groups from outside this organization` to `Private`
7. Select `Save`

## Default Value

`Accessing groups from outside this organization` is `Private`

## 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    |

## Profile

Level 1