A practical, admin-focused Google Cloud course on Coursera about locking down a Google Workspace environment. It covers enforcing strong password policies and two-step verification, using the security tools and settings, and protecting an organisation's data. Best for Workspace administrators or IT staff responsible for a Google Workspace setup.
Good for: Workspace admins who need to secure a Google Workspace environment.
Less suitable if: You do not administer Google Workspace, or want general security theory.
Skills you'll gain
Google WorkspaceWorkspace administrationSecurity policiesTwo-step verificationAccess controlData protection
Is this course right for you?
A good fit if you…
You administer Google Workspace
You are responsible for securing it
You want practical, applied settings
Consider something else if you…
You do not use Google Workspace
You want general security theory
You want another platform's admin course
Requirements: Access to or responsibility for a Google Workspace environment helps.
Realistic time: Around 6–10 hours.
About this course
Google Workspace Security is a practical, admin-focused course on locking down a Google Workspace environment. From Google Cloud, it covers enforcing strong password policies and two-step verification, using the security investigation tool to spot and respond to risks, managing third-party app and mobile-device access, and applying email security and compliance controls.
What you'll learn
Enforce password policies and two-step verification
Use the security investigation tool to respond to risks
Manage third-party app and mobile-device access
Apply email security and compliance controls
Govern user access across Workspace
Strengthen an organisation's Workspace security posture
This course includes
Yes
Certificate
Yes
Mobile access
English
Language
What it costs
You can audit the course free on Coursera. A certificate needs a Coursera subscription (about $49/month) or Coursera Plus, with financial aid available.
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Last updated
Workspace admin settings change over time; check the interface still matches your environment.
Instructor
GC
Google Cloud Training
Coursera instructor
Created by Google Cloud's training team as part of the Google Workspace Administrator Professional Certificate. It's built for practising or aspiring Workspace admins, with a hands-on, console-focused approach.