Over the years, threat actors have targeted public sector enterprises and government agencies with the aim of breaching sensitive data and compromising their critical infrastructure. From rural healthcare to water management, every public sector industry has been targeted by security incidents. According to the 2024 M-Trends report, government-run agencies are among the top 5 industries targeted by hackers.
That said, this KPMG article highlights the elevated challenge of cybersecurity for government and public sector enterprises. This is due to the massive volume of sensitive data being managed in this industry.
As a Premier Google Cloud partner, we’re committed to fortifying the security apparatus of public sector agencies. Google Cloud offers a portfolio of security solutions to help these enterprises stay protected and ahead of security threats.
Among its popular tools, Google Workspace is designed to ensure that all government agencies can perform their public service without any disruptions. Be it for stored or in-transit data, Google Workspace ensures a secure modern digital workplace for sensitive information.
Through this blog, let’s discuss a few of the built-in security features of Google Workspace for the benefit of public sector enterprises:
- Advanced security
- Compliance with security regulations
- Google’s security expertise
- Maintaining cybersecurity of tools and systems.
- Developing a comprehensive security review process.
- Building a safe security infrastructure.
- Implementing Google’s security policies.
- Minimum business disruptions
Google Workspace provides multi-factor authentication (MFA) to allow access to only authorized users. With its zero-trust approach, Google Workspace enables public sector employees to work from any location – thus eliminating the security pitfalls of virtual private networks (VPNs).
Additionally, Google Workspace provides the necessary tools for data loss prevention (DLP). With this feature, government agencies can protect sensitive files from being externally shared – intentionally or accidentally.
Google Cloud is committed to complying with federal regulations and global standards for data security and privacy. For example, Google Workspace complies with both FedRAMP High and U.S. Department of Defense’s Impact Level 4 certifications.
Additionally, Google Cloud’s audit manager tool enables public agencies to evaluate their resources against industry regulations like HIPAA and ISO 27001. Google’s AI-powered tool for Google Workspace, Gemini, is also being evaluated for FedRAMP High authorization, which allows Workspace users (in government agencies) to improve their productivity without worrying about data security.
We understand the importance of data security and data loss prevention. This is why
Google has built a robust culture of security and privacy for all its employees.
Additionally, Google has adopted a zero-trust approach to critical access control for both internal and external networks.
Google has a dedicated team of cybersecurity professionals who are responsible for:
As a communication and collaboration tool, Google Workspace is designed to provide accessibility – before and after any security incident. Public agency employees can continue to connect and access their sensitive documents and collaborate using Google Workspace’s email and communication tools.
Additionally, Google offers public workshops for government agencies to design their best security strategies.
How Onix is empowering public sector innovation with Google Workspace
For over 2 decades, Onix has been a trusted partner in providing clients with Google Workspace service. We understand the unique security challenges faced by government and public sector agencies, including educational institutions, state and local municipalities, and non-profit organizations.
Here’s how Onix is supporting the public sector with its customized services:
- Google Workspace management from user onboarding, security practices, and compliance management.
- Google Workspace administration services that include:
- Workspace user management
- Collaboration with Google Meet and Chat
- Data security and compliance
- Productivity with Google Docs and Drive
- Customized training and support for public sector employees
Why Choose Onix for Your Google Workspace Needs?
- Technical expertise and industry experience in Google Workspace tools
- Proven track record of successful Workspace implementation to meet our customer’s needs
- Focus on public sector companies – along with proven expertise in developing cloud solutions for this sector
- Post-implementation customer support to ensure maximum usage of Google Workspace for higher productivity and ROI
- Provide fully managed Google Workspace services (MSP), handling everything from user onboarding and support to security and compliance. This allows your IT team to focus on strategic initiatives while ensuring a smooth and secure Workspace experience for your users.
Here’s a case study of how Onix enabled the University of Notre Dame to improve its collaboration and productivity by migrating to Google Workspace.
Are you ready to adopt Google Workspace and transform your organization? Our team can help you in this process. Contact Onix today to know more about our public sector services.
Reference links:
https://www.metomic.io/resource-centre/how-secure-is-google-workspace
