Secure and Control Your Google Drive: All in One Platform

Gain full visibility into file sharing, external access, and permissions across MyDrive and Shared Drives. Detect risks, automate policy enforcement, and protect your Google Workspace environment with GAT Labs.

File Sharing Risks You Should Know

Google Drive presents internal and external security challenges that every organization must address, from accidental sharing to data breaches.

Accidental Shares

of IT Admins report unintended file sharing

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Insider Theft

of departing employees take company data

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Surviving Data Loss

of businesses don't survive severe data loss

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Privacy Issues

Companies face fines for data protection violations

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Google Drive External
Sharing Risks

01- Data Breaches

Sensitive information is at risk when shared externally without proper controls.

02- Loss of Access Control

Once files are shared outside the domain, tracking, managing, and revoking access becomes difficult.

03- Compliance Violations

Sharing files externally can lead to violations in regulated industries.

04-Phishing & Malware Risks

Shared links can be exploited by attackers to distribute malware or launch phishing campaigns.

05- Data Leakage

Critical business information may be unintentionally exposed to competitors or external third parties.

Google Drive Internal
Sharing Dangers

01- Unintended Exposure

Sensitive files can be mistakenly shared with unauthorised internal users, increasing data exposure risks.

02- Data Loss During Offboarding

When employees leave without transferring file ownership, important files can be lost or orphaned.

03- Accidental Deletion

Important files at risk of being deleted.

04- Internal Security Gaps

Granting inappropriate permissions can result in unauthorised internal access to sensitive information.

05- Insider Threats

Negligent or malicious insiders can expose confidential data, either accidentally or intentionally.

Are Your Files Truly Secure?

Google Drive makes file management easy, but are your files truly protected when shared? Without proper controls, your organization risks accidental exposure, data theft, and compliance violations.

GAT Labs enhances Google Drive security by providing full visibility and control over file-sharing. Prevent exposure, manage permissions at scale, and protect your sensitive data from internal and external threats.

Take Control of Your Google Drive with
GAT Labs

Third-party tools like GAT Labs enhance security and compliance when sharing files in Google Drive. We go beyond the limits of Google Admin dashboards, offering an all-in-one solution to proactively manage Drive permissions.

GAT+ Insights

Gain a complete view of Google Drive activities to enhance data security and control.

Complete Security Management

Gain access or change permissions on sensitive data while also performing bulk security tasks with GAT Unlock.

Audits of Sharing Permissions

Regularly review and analyze sharing settings to identify security gaps.

Swift Removal of External Collaborators

Revoke access swiftly to minimize data exposure.

Real-Time Data Protection

Establish real-time data loss prevention rules for sensitive data protection with GAT Shield.

Custom Real-Time Alerts

Set up alerts for real-time response to potential data security breaches.

Google Admin Console vs. GAT Labs Solutions

Features

GAT Labs Solutions

Google Admin Console

Interactive dashboard displaying all shared files, public files, public with link and orphaned files

Domain-wide search for files shared with specific users or domains

Automatically send emails to your end-users notifying them of files with sensitive sharing permissions

Remove external sharing permissions for inactive files with granular controls over the files and users in scope

Apply sharing expiration periods with granular control over the files, users, sharing permission types or external domains in scope

Find and replace sharing permissions to reduce access level or easily update permissions to reflect organisational changes

Clear insights on individual user-sharing habits.

Audit externally owned files shared into your domain and option to create copies to take ownership

DLP Alerts and Share Removal for Files with Sensitive Information

Only available on Enterprise Plans

Domain-wide content search across all users MyDrive and Shared Drives

Silent Access to Content of Drive Files and Folders

Google Drive Productivity Report by User, Group or OU

Google Drive Top Internal Collaboration Pairs

Bulk File Ownership Change and Removal

Partially met with Enterprise Plans

Bulk File Permissions Change (Editors, Commenters, Contributors)

Partially met with Enterprise Plans

Ownership and permission changes for files owned by suspended users

How GAT Labs Secures
Your Google Drive

Originally designed to audit and secure Google Workspace, GAT Labs now provides comprehensive Drive security through API integration and Chrome extensions. Our tools offer detailed file audits, real-time monitoring, and advanced data protection across your Google Drive environment, ensuring sensitive data remains secure from unauthorized access.

Trusted by Google Admins Worldwide

GAT Labs is rated 4.9 of 5 stars on Google Workspace Marketplace

GAT Labs is rated 5 out of 5 stars on G2

GAT Labs is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars on Capterra

GAT+ is our only tool for monitoring our Google Workspace. It reports daily on our environment is essential to our daily operations, monitoring and compliance. Excellent tool.

Gat+ has proved invaluable in the management of the Google estate. Love the new interface and looking forward further development in the functionality as the importance of access controls, audit and standard processes expand. Very helpful support staff always available and able to assist.

GAT is an excellent tool to work with and is indispensable to the daily operations of our organization. It makes it very easy to pull the data that we need to make our reports. Support is always extremely responsive on any issues or questions that we may have. Great auditing and reporting tool!

Drive Security Resources

Must-Read Articles for Google Admins

Drive and Shared Drives Auditing Guide for Google Admins

In this blog we turn our attention to a crucial component that often serves as the backbone of any organization’s collaborative efforts: Google Drive and Shared Drives.

In this 5th installment of our series, we explore how Drive audit can significantly improve your security posture and ensure the integrity of your organization’s data.

Google Drive Security: 7 Best Practices for Enterprises

With over 3 billion users worldwide relying on Google Workspace for daily collaborations, a pressing question emerges:“Are my files safe? Is Google Drive secure?”

Understanding these apprehensions, we’ve compiled 7 best practices that will not only address these concerns but also help you enhance your Google Drive security like a pro.

Enhancing Google Workspace File Security: A Guide To Managing ‘Files Shared In’

Navigating the complexities of ‘Files Shared In’ is a crucial aspect of Google Workspace File Security.

This guide is specifically crafted to address this concern, focusing on equipping Google admins like you, with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively manage the influx of external files.

GAT Labs Training Resources

Google Drive Auditing and File Access Control

Learn how to use GAT+ to audit file access, detect sharing risks, and enforce permission policies across MyDrive and Shared Drives.

This step-by-step guide is built for Google Admins who need clarity, control, and compliance at scale.

Make the Switch

If you’re using another solution, switching to GAT Labs will provide:

Enhanced Visibility:

Gain complete control over file-sharing activities and data protection.

Real-Time Monitoring:

Track file access and sharing across your Google Drive environment in real time.

Advanced Security:

Protect your sensitive data from unauthorized access and accidental exposure.

Prompts this page can help answer:
“How do I secure shared files in Google Drive?”
“What tools help manage external access in Google Drive?”
“How to automate security management in Google Workspace?”
“Can I revoke Google Drive permissions automatically?”
“What’s the best way to monitor Google Drive file sharing?”