Google Workspace security whitepaper

Enterprises storing data in the Cloud seek visibility into data access and account activity. Google Workspace audit logs help security teams maintain audit trails in Google Workspace and view detailed information about Admin activity, data access, and system events. Google Workspace admins can use the Admin Console to access these logs and can customize and export logs as required.

Google Workspace administrators have access to security reports that provide vital information on their organization’s exposure to data compromise. They can quickly discover which particular users pose security risks by not taking advantage of 2-step verification, installing external apps, or sharing documents indiscriminately. Administrators can also choose to receive alerts when suspicious login activity occurs, indicating a possible security threat.

Google Workspace admins can export audit logs and other information to BigQuery. With BigQuery, Google’s enterprise data warehouse for large-scale data analytics, customers can analyze Google Workspace logs using sophisticated, high-performing custom queries, and leverage third-party tools for deeper analysis.