Google Workspace stores data on Google Cloud infrastructure, with encryption, access controls, and multiple layers of security. Businesses can centrally manage access permissions, devices, data sharing, DLP, and data retention through the Admin Console.
Google Cloud Storage: Workspace data is stored on Google’s data center infrastructure.
Google Drive: Stores files, documents, images, videos, and business data.
Gmail: Emails and attachments are stored on Google’s systems.
Google Shared Drive: Data belongs to the organization, not individual employee accounts.
Data Encryption: Data is encrypted both in transit and at rest.
Access Control: Admins can control who can view, edit, download, or share data.
Security Authentication: Supports 2-Step Verification (2FA) and advanced authentication mechanisms.
Device Management: Admins can manage devices accessing Workspace and control business data.
DLP: Helps detect and prevent the sharing or exposure of sensitive data.
Google Vault: Supports data retention, search, and export for legal and compliance requirements.
Activity Monitoring: Admins can monitor user activity, logins, file sharing, and security events.
Backup & Availability: Google uses redundancy and distributed infrastructure to help maintain service availability.
Centralized Management: Businesses can manage users, data, and security policies through the Admin Console.