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Fernanda Galvan

Translating tech speak into smart strategies for Google admins, because managing the cloud shouldn’t feel like chasing it.

Google Shared Drive Structure

3 Proven Strategies to Build the Best Google Shared Drive Structure for Your Organization

(Updated: This post has been enhanced to reflect the latest Google Shared Drive best practices and security insights.) Building a scalable, secure, and AI-ready Google Shared Drive isn’t just about folders. It’s about optimizing file access and protecting sensitive data in your organization. An effective Google Shared Drive structure is the cornerstone of a powerful […]

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Google Workspace Shadow IT management

The Google Workspace Admin’s Nightmare: When Your Users Go Rogue with Shadow IT

Picture this: It’s 2 PM on a Tuesday, and you’re feeling pretty good about your Google Workspace security.  Your access policies? Locked down tight.  Your security stack? Robust as they come. Then somebody pings you in the Chat. “Hey, quick question, is it okay that the marketing team is using this cool new AI tool

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Google Workspace security audit

Google Workspace Security Audit: 7 Critical Vulnerabilities Most Admins Miss in 2025

You’ve got your audit checklist. You’re reviewing file shares, user access logs, and login activity. Maybe you’re even checking app installs and external sharing. But here’s the thing: most Google Workspace security audits only catch what’s on the surface. The deeper issues? They often go unnoticed. We’re talking about things like unmonitored browser activity, email

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Google Workspace Credential Leak

How to Secure Google Workspace After a Credential Leak: 6 Key Actions for Admins

Credential leaks are no longer rare events; they’re ongoing threats. Whether it’s a headline-grabbing data breach or a quiet leak of old credentials on the dark web, stolen passwords continue to be a top entry point for cyber attackers. If you manage a Google Workspace environment, it’s critical to have a clear, repeatable response plan. 

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Google Workspace Phishing Detection

Phishing Threats in Google Workspace: What Google Admins Should Know

Phishing Threats in Google Workspace are getting more advanced. While Gmail blocks millions of phishing emails every day, some still slip through. Sophisticated attacks can look legitimate, bypass filters, and land directly in users’ inboxes. In large Google Workspace environments, even one missed threat can lead to serious security incidents. As a Google Admin, you

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How to Detect Phishing Emails in Google Workspace

Phishing emails are still one of the easiest ways attackers slip into organizations. Even with Gmail’s built-in protections, not everything gets flagged. Some phishing messages look clean enough to land right in users’ inboxes, and your security team might not notice until it’s too late. If you’re a Google Workspace Admin, spotting those hidden threats

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5 Ways to Effectively Manage Google Shared Drives as an Admin

Managing Google Shared Drives at Scale Shared Drives play a key role in powering team collaboration in Google Workspace, especially in hybrid and remote environments. But for Google Admins, keeping Shared Drives secure, compliant, and governed is far from a set-it-and-forget-it task. In this article, we break down five best practices to help you take

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Bulk Gmail signature management

Bulk Gmail Signature Management for Google Admins

Automated Gmail signature management can save Google Workspace Admins hours of manual work, especially in large organisations. Whether you’re onboarding new users or rolling out a rebrand, having central control over Gmail signatures ensures brand consistency, compliance, and better communication. Did you know Gmail supports up to 10,000 characters per signature? Yet, most organisations barely

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SIEM Google Workspace

Why Your SIEM Is Missing Key Google Workspace Signals, And How to Fix It

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms play a central role in enterprise threat detection and response. They collect and correlate logs, helping teams detect anomalies and investigate incidents across complex cloud and on-premises environments. However, for organizations operating in Google Workspace, the data flowing into the SIEM often lacks critical context. Without detailed insights

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