Google Workspace Audit | Free OCSA Tool
Google Workspace Security Assessment Tool
Review Google Workspace security across admin roles, MFA, Gmail protection, Drive sharing, mobile access, Vault, logs, and OAuth apps.
Built for audit and compliance decisions
OC Security Audit focuses on independent assessment, cybersecurity audit, compliance readiness, control validation, and executive-level risk communication. This page does not duplicate ITperfection managed IT services. If remediation or implementation is needed after validation, that work can be handled separately through ITperfection.
Important note: This tool is for initial guidance only and does not replace a professional cybersecurity audit, compliance assessment, penetration test, legal review, or insurance underwriting review.
Assessment items with audit guidance
Open each item to review what it means, how to check it, why it matters, the likely risk level, the business impact, and trusted reference links.
Admin role and super admin governanceRisk: HighImpact: High
Description
Admin role and super admin governance should be reviewed as an evidence-based audit area for google workspace audit. The goal is to determine whether the organization can prove the control exists, works consistently, and has an accountable owner.
How to check
Check administrator portals, identity policies, privileged role assignments, conditional access or MFA reports, and recent sign-in logs. Confirm both ordinary users and administrators are covered.
Why it is important
Identity compromise is one of the fastest paths to ransomware, data theft, cloud compromise, and unauthorized administrative change.
Trusted reference links
Google Workspace Security ChecklistGoogle Admin Security CenterCISA Phishing Guidance
MFA and context-aware access settingsRisk: HighImpact: High
Description
MFA and context-aware access settings should be reviewed as an evidence-based audit area for google workspace audit. The goal is to determine whether the organization can prove the control exists, works consistently, and has an accountable owner.
How to check
Check administrator portals, identity policies, privileged role assignments, conditional access or MFA reports, and recent sign-in logs. Confirm both ordinary users and administrators are covered.
Why it is important
Identity compromise is one of the fastest paths to ransomware, data theft, cloud compromise, and unauthorized administrative change.
Trusted reference links
Google Workspace Security ChecklistGoogle Admin Security CenterCISA Phishing Guidance
Gmail phishing and spoofing protectionRisk: HighImpact: High
Description
Gmail phishing and spoofing protection should be reviewed as an evidence-based audit area for google workspace audit. The goal is to determine whether the organization can prove the control exists, works consistently, and has an accountable owner.
How to check
Review anti-phishing, SPF, DKIM, DMARC, safe links or attachment controls, quarantine reports, user reporting workflow, and recent email security incidents.
Why it is important
Email remains a common entry point for credential theft, invoice fraud, malware delivery, and business email compromise.
Trusted reference links
Google Workspace Security ChecklistGoogle Admin Security CenterCISA Phishing Guidance
Drive sharing and external collaborationRisk: MediumImpact: Medium
Description
Drive sharing and external collaboration should be reviewed as an evidence-based audit area for google workspace audit. The goal is to determine whether the organization can prove the control exists, works consistently, and has an accountable owner.
How to check
Review the related admin console, screenshots, policies, logs, reports, tickets, exception records, and owner accountability evidence. Validate the control by evidence, not by memory.
Why it is important
This control supports audit readiness, risk reduction, executive visibility, and practical remediation planning.
Trusted reference links
Google Workspace Security ChecklistGoogle Admin Security CenterCISA Phishing Guidance
Mobile and endpoint access policiesRisk: HighImpact: Medium
Description
Mobile and endpoint access policies should be reviewed as an evidence-based audit area for google workspace audit. The goal is to determine whether the organization can prove the control exists, works consistently, and has an accountable owner.
How to check
Review the related admin console, screenshots, policies, logs, reports, tickets, exception records, and owner accountability evidence. Validate the control by evidence, not by memory.
Why it is important
This control supports audit readiness, risk reduction, executive visibility, and practical remediation planning.
Trusted reference links
Google Workspace Security ChecklistGoogle Admin Security CenterCISA Phishing Guidance
Data retention and Vault readinessRisk: MediumImpact: High
Description
Data retention and Vault readiness should be reviewed as an evidence-based audit area for google workspace audit. The goal is to determine whether the organization can prove the control exists, works consistently, and has an accountable owner.
How to check
Review the related admin console, screenshots, policies, logs, reports, tickets, exception records, and owner accountability evidence. Validate the control by evidence, not by memory.
Why it is important
This control supports audit readiness, risk reduction, executive visibility, and practical remediation planning.
Trusted reference links
Google Workspace Security ChecklistGoogle Admin Security CenterCISA Phishing Guidance
Audit logs and alerting coverageRisk: MediumImpact: Medium
Description
Audit logs and alerting coverage should be reviewed as an evidence-based audit area for google workspace audit. The goal is to determine whether the organization can prove the control exists, works consistently, and has an accountable owner.
How to check
Confirm audit logs are enabled, retained long enough for investigation, protected from tampering, and reviewed through alerts, reports, or SIEM workflows.
Why it is important
Without reliable logs, the organization may not be able to investigate incidents, support insurance claims, or prove control operation during an audit.
Trusted reference links
Google Workspace Security ChecklistGoogle Admin Security CenterCISA Phishing Guidance
Third-party app and OAuth risk reviewRisk: MediumImpact: Medium
Description
Third-party app and OAuth risk review should be reviewed as an evidence-based audit area for google workspace audit. The goal is to determine whether the organization can prove the control exists, works consistently, and has an accountable owner.
How to check
Review the related admin console, screenshots, policies, logs, reports, tickets, exception records, and owner accountability evidence. Validate the control by evidence, not by memory.
Why it is important
Third parties can create risk even when internal controls are strong, especially when they access sensitive data or critical systems.
Trusted reference links
Google Workspace Security ChecklistGoogle Admin Security CenterCISA Phishing Guidance
Quick self-score
Use this scoring panel after reviewing the detail sections above. Score based on evidence: screenshots, policies, logs, reports, tickets, and owner accountability.
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Priority remediation roadmap
1. Validate
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2. Prioritize
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3. Track
Create a remediation roadmap with owners, dates, evidence requirements, and follow-up validation.
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