cis-gworkspace-3.1.6.3

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Ensure default for permission to view conversations is restricted

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3.1.6.3 Ensure default for permission to view conversations is restricted

Level

Profile Applicability

Enterprise Level 1

Type

Manual

Description

By default, only allow group members to view group conversations.

Rationale

Conversation viewing can always be expanded by exception for certain groups as needed (Need to know), but by default be restricted.

Impact

No practical impact, since Group members can view conversations in the Group.

Audit

To verify this setting via the Google Workspace Admin Console:

Log in to https://admin.google.com as an administrator
Select Apps
Select Google Workspace
Select Groups for Business
Select Sharing options
Verify Default for permission to view conversations is All group members

Remediation

To configure this setting via the Google Workspace Admin Console:

Log in to https://admin.google.com as an administrator
Select Apps
Select Google Workspace
Select Groups for Business
Select Sharing options
Set Default for permission to view conversations to All group members
Select Save

Default Value

Default for permission to view conversations is All organization users

CIS Controls

Controls Version	Control	IG 1	IG 2	IG 3
v8	3.3 Configure Data Access Control Lists	x	x	x
v7	14.6 Protect Information through Access Control Lists	x	x	x

Profile

Level 1