GAT Labs vs ManagedMethods
From Cloud Access Control to Full-Stack Google Security Solution
GAT Labs’ comprehensive toolset goes beyond the functionalities of a Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) like Managed Methods. In addition to robust security measures, we provide workflow automation, advanced classroom management, browsing monitoring, and user data supervision within Google Workspace.
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GAT Labs & ManagedMethods Feature Breakdown
While ManagedMethods provides DLP monitoring and ensures security policies in Google Workspace, GAT Labs supports school admins with broader solutions. We cover not only Chrome security, but also domain reporting, user lifecycle management, file access, and task automation. For schools looking for a multifunctional toolset, GAT Labs is a better fit.
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GAT Labs Feature Description
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Managed Methods Corresponding Product / Feature
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Managed Methods Feature Description
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GAT+
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Deep audit & domain visibility: comprehensive auditing of all Google Workspace data (Drive, Email, Users, Groups, Devices, Meet, etc.) for security and compliance reporting.
Third-party app & risk auditing: discovery, risk assessment, and blocking of all third-party OAuth applications connected to the domain. |
Managed Methods Cloud Security
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Provides continuous auditing of the Google Workspace environment for security risks, compliance, and activity across Drive, Gmail, and other apps.
Scans and provides visibility into third-party apps connected to Google Workspace, allowing admins to assess and revoke risky permissions. |
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GAT+ / GAT Shield
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Malware, phishing & DLP scanning: scans Drive, Gmail, and Chrome activity for malware, phishing attempts, and data loss prevention (DLP) policy violations, including PII exposure.
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Managed Methods Cloud Security
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Detects malware, sensitive data (PII/PHI), and security threats in Google Drive, Gmail, and Shared Drives. Provides automated remediation.
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GAT Unlock
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Secure silent admin access & control: dual-authorization workflow for secure administrative access to sensitive user data (files/emails) for investigations. Bulk file & permission remediation: bulk change ownership, remove external shares, and manage file permissions across the domain.
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Managed Methods Cloud Security
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Alerts on user activity (e.g., risky logins, external sharing) and provides administrative actions to remediate, though without the dual-authorization workflow model.
Offers automated or manual actions to fix security issues, such as revoking external sharing or flagging files containing PII. |
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GAT Flow
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Admin workflow automation streamlines user lifecycle management (onboarding, offboarding, user modifications) and bulk administrative tasks for Google Workspace. It automates tasks like email signature management, license assignment, group changes, and folder sharing.
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No corresponding feature
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Managed Methods focuses on security policy enforcement and monitoring, not user lifecycle or IT workflow automation.
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GAT Shield
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Endpoint monitoring (Chrome): real-time monitoring and reporting of user web browsing activity, downloads, and searches in the Chrome browser across all operating systems.
Web filtering: real-time URL filtering and blocking for inappropriate sites in the Chrome environment. |
Cloud Monitor
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Uses API integration to provide comprehensive visibility, data loss prevention (DLP), and automated security/safety policy enforcement within Google Workspace and Microsoft 365, which is similar to GAT's deep auditing features.
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Content Filter
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Specifically handles the real-time web filtering, student safety signals, and CIPA compliance monitoring of browser activity, which is the direct functional equivalent to GAT Shield's focus on Chrome browser security.
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GAT Shield / Teacher Assist
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Student Safety Monitoring: Real-time behavioral analysis and alerting for signs of self-harm, cyberbullying, or inappropriate content in Google files and chat.
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Managed Methods Cloud Security
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Provides behavioral and content scanning for self-harm, bullying, and inappropriate content across Google Docs, chat, and email.
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Teacher Assist
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Live Classroom management allows teachers to monitor student screens in real-time during class, manage tabs (open, close, block), chat with students during Classroom sessions, and create temporary URL rules for the class.
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Classroom Manager
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Provides real-time screen monitoring, instant web control (close tabs, push a specific URL, lock student screens), and whitelists and blacklists.
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Taskmaster
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Academic Integrity: Forensic-style tracking of assignment creation (typing, cut/paste, time spent) to detect academic dishonesty/AI-generated content.
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No corresponding feature
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Managed Methods does not offer a specific tool for academic integrity tracking within assignment creation.
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The GAT Labs Difference
Deeper Auditing, Tighter Control, Faster Workflow
While ManagedMethods aims to ensure cybersecurity and student safety in school, GAT Labs delivers comprehensive visibility into Google Workspace, allowing seamless management of every aspect of the domain.
We offer unmatched endpoint control and real-time monitoring inside the Chrome browser. No other platform offers a comparable “full stack” toolkit for school admins, providing complete oversight of every action within your Google ecosystem.
Full Domain Auditing
Gain granular, in-depth reporting on user activity across the domain: Drive files, Chat, Calendar, Gmail, and more with GAT+. While other platforms can efficiently manage your classroom or monitor online activity, they don’t have access to every user’s complete data.
Data Compliance
Effortlessly ensure compliance with data protection requirements for educational institutions. GAT Labs provides live control of all sensitive data (including files shared inside and outside the domain) and alerting on data privacy threats in Google Workspace.
Workflow Automation
Save time, reduce human errors, and keep your data secure by automating repetitive administrative tasks. Schedule complex actions, such as onboarding and offboarding, with automated workflows, tailored to your school’s needs.
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Customers experience the power of smart, secure, and comprehensive auditing and security solutions built specifically for Google Workspace and Chrome environments. Go beyond standard administration, secure your domain with a proven suite trusted by educators and businesses worldwide.
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Three Reasons Schools Choose GAT Labs
Forensic-Level Auditing Across Every App
GAT Labs provides visibility into every corner of your domain, including activity in Classroom, Meet, Chat, and Gmail, ensuring your audit trail is complete, unlike general management consoles.
Real-Time Endpoint Security
GAT Shield provides real-time monitoring within the Chrome browser, tracking keyword searches, uploads, and page visits to close gaps left by console-only tools and safeguard student well-being online.
Secure, Compliant Access Workflows
GAT Unlock’s multi-person approval system ensures investigations are fully transparent and audit-proof, thereby ensuring compliance with strict data protection requirements.
“GAT+ adds capabilities not available in Google Workspace, making managing Workspace content so much more accessible. The continuous expansion and improvement of features means the products get better and better. For us admins, it's a day-to-day tool we can't live without any more”.
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Management & Security
- What is the primary role of GAT Labs in Google Workspace for Education?
- What does ManagedMethods specialize in, especially for K‑12 cybersecurity and data protection?
- How do the security and auditing capabilities of GAT Labs differ from the cloud access and data loss prevention focus of ManagedMethods?
- In what ways might GAT Labs provide deeper forensic visibility compared to ManagedMethods? (e.g., audit logs, file activity)
- What advantages could school IT teams gain by choosing GAT Labs instead of, or in addition to, ManagedMethods?
- What trade‑offs or challenges might a school face when evaluating GAT Labs vs ManagedMethods?
- Propose a 5-step plan for a school to decide whether to adopt GAT Labs, ManagedMethods, or both in their Google Workspace environment.