Available as paid add-ons with Enterprise Plus
Assured Controls and Assured Controls Plus for Google Workspace are specialized feature sets that provide organizations with advanced tools and support for managing compliance and security requirements.
What are Assured Controls and Assured Controls Plus?
The Assured Controls add-ons offer enhanced controls over data storage and service provider access, and make it easier for organizations to meet regulatory requirements and protect sensitive information.
Assured Controls can help organizations that manage sensitive data and need to comply with data handling and security regulations across the globe, such as industry regulations or data sovereignty requirements in the US and the EU.
Some of these regulations are:
- Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) standards
- Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) security requirements
- International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
- Impact Level 4 (IL4) requirements
Assured Controls and Assured Controls Plus features
| Feature | Description | Assured Controls | Assured Controls Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access Management for Google Workspace |
Restricts access to customer data for users with certain attributes, such as U.S.-based personnel, EU-based personnel, or individuals with FBI background checks. Note: Customers who purchased Assured Controls and Assured Support prior to June 14 2024 will still have this feature. |
✔ | |
| Access Approvals for Google Workspace | Require that Google support teams receive explicit approval from authorized customer personnel before granting access to sensitive or restricted data. | ✔ | ✔ |
| Client-side encryption default mode | Enables you to turn on client-side encryption (CSE) by default for users that regularly handle sensitive data. | ✔ | ✔ |
| Gmail hardware key encryption | Allows your organization to use existing Personal Identity Verification (PIV) or Common Access Card (CAC) smart cards to send and receive CSE-protected email messages in Gmail. | ✔ | ✔ |
| Data regions advanced reporting | Indicates that data is being both stored and processed properly. You can see storage and processing status on an app-by-app basis. | ✔ | ✔ |
| Local data storage | Enables you to maintain your organization’s Workspace data in the geographic locations of your choice using a Google Cloud Storage bucket. Admins can opt for continuous or one-time exports. | ✔ | ✔ |
Next step
To get the Assured Controls add-on, contact Google Workspace sales.
