Google Drive is getting an important security upgrade
Sharing links with the right colleague in Google Drive has never been simpler
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Sharing files with other members of your organization is about to get a whole lot easier inGoogle DriveasGooglehas updated itscloud storageservice with a new security feature.
Admins can now define specific audiences with whom users can link-share Google Drive files with in an effort to help keep organizational data secure while also making it simpler for them toshare fileswith the right colleagues.
This feature was initially released in beta during August of last year and since that time, Google has made two important changes based on user feedback. The search giant has increased the maximum number of target audiences a user can recommend from three to five and it has also made it possible for admins to add any group as a target audience including groups that belong to different organizations.
Not only will this new feature help improve security but it will also save Google Drive users time by reducing the need to manage sharing requests from multiple individuals.
Link-sharing
Previously admins could choose between allowing users to link-share files to either their entire domain or anyone with the link in Google Drive.
Now with target audiences though, admins can define and recommend more granular link-sharing options for users at their organization. This change will help improve the security posture at businesses that use Drive by making it harder for information to be shared with users outside of their organization.
To enable this feature, admins will need to find Drive’s target audience settings by heading to the Admin console, going to Director and clicking on Target audiences. Here they’ll be able to assign target audiences at the group or OU level.
Are you a pro? Subscribe to our newsletter
Sign up to the TechRadar Pro newsletter to get all the top news, opinion, features and guidance your business needs to succeed!
Being able to share links to documents quickly is one of the main reasons so many businesses have shifted their workloads to the cloud. However, sharing links with unintended users can undermine an organization’s security which is why Google is rolling out this new feature to paidGoogle Workspaceusers.
After working with the TechRadar Pro team for the last several years, Anthony is now the security and networking editor at Tom’s Guide where he covers everything from data breaches and ransomware gangs to the best way to cover your whole home or business with Wi-Fi. When not writing, you can find him tinkering with PCs and game consoles, managing cables and upgrading his smart home.
iStorage Group acquires Kanguru Solutions as it looks to expand security offering
Phishing attacks surge in 2024 as cybercriminals adopt AI tools and multi-channel tactics
Arcane season 2 finally gave us the huge Caitlyn and Vi moment we’ve been waiting for – and its creators say ‘we couldn’t have done it in season one’
