Acme R&D — Google Workspace

Primary Domain: acme-labs.io · External ID: C039284abc · Last evaluated 2026-11-14T19:48:00Z

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Posture Score

92/100Google Workspace

MFA Registration Coverage

100%

Global / Super Admins

3

High-Risk OAuth Apps

2

gws-mfa-101MFA & Identity HygieneCIS Google Workspace v1.3 1.1.3SOC 2 CC6.1SOC 2 CC6.2
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Enforce 2-Step Verification (2SV) for all Super Admins with security keys

Configuration matches CIS and SOC 2 hardened baseline.

Google Workspace Super Admins bypass almost all organizational restrictions. Enforcing 2-Step Verification with FIDO2 Security Keys or passkeys prevents takeover of your entire Google Workspace domain.

gws-mfa-102MFA & Identity HygieneCIS Google Workspace v1.3 1.1.4CIS Google Workspace v1.3 1.1.5SOC 2 CC6.1
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Enforce 2-Step Verification across all organizational units (disallow SMS/Voice)

Configuration matches CIS and SOC 2 hardened baseline.

SIM-swapping and SS7 interception make SMS and voice call codes vulnerable. Enforcing Google Prompt, authenticator apps, or security keys across all users eliminates password-only and SMS-based compromise.

gws-adm-201Admin Privilege & Role BoundariesCIS Google Workspace v1.3 1.1.1SOC 2 CC6.3
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Limit Google Workspace Super Admins to between 2 and 4 dedicated accounts

Configuration matches CIS and SOC 2 hardened baseline.

Super Admins have irrevocable control over every user, Google Drive file, and Google Cloud project linked to the domain. Keeping Super Admin count between 2 and 4 reduces attack surface.

gws-leg-301Legacy Protocols & Sign-In RiskCIS Google Workspace v1.3 3.1.1SOC 2 CC6.1SOC 2 CC6.6
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Disable Less Secure Apps and restrict IMAP/POP access for end users

Configuration matches CIS and SOC 2 hardened baseline.

Legacy IMAP/POP clients and app-specific passwords bypass modern session controls and context-aware access policies.

gws-mail-401Mail Forwarding & Routing RulesCIS Google Workspace v1.3 3.1.8SOC 2 CC6.6SOC 2 CC6.7
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Disable automatic user-configured external Gmail forwarding

Configuration matches CIS and SOC 2 hardened baseline.

Preventing end users from configuring silent automatic forwarding to external domains stops data exfiltration and persistent mailbox spying.

gws-ext-501External Sharing & Guest AccessCIS Google Workspace v1.3 4.1.1CIS Google Workspace v1.3 4.1.2SOC 2 CC6.6SOC 2 CC6.7
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Restrict Google Drive default link sharing and disallow public "Anyone with the link" defaults

Default Drive link sharing is restricted to named recipients inside acme-labs.io.

When default link sharing is open or external sharing is unrestricted, sensitive Google Docs and Sheets can be accessed by anyone with the URL.

gws-oauth-601Third-Party OAuth & Shadow-ITCIS Google Workspace v1.3 6.1.1SOC 2 CC6.1SOC 2 CC6.8
Warning

Block unverified third-party OAuth apps from accessing restricted Google Workspace scopes

2 third-party Chrome extensions hold full Google Drive scope across 14 users.

Users frequently sign into AI note-takers, Chrome extensions, and productivity tools with "Sign in with Google", inadvertently granting full read/write access to Gmail and Google Drive.

Affected Resources / Accounts:

SlideDeck Beautifier AIDocSign QuickExtension

Remediation Path: Google Admin Console → Security → Access and data control → API controls → Manage Google Services

  1. Set Gmail, Google Drive, and Admin Directory Google Services to "Restricted" so only explicitly trusted OAuth apps can request scopes.
  2. Under Unconfigured third-party apps, select "Don’t allow users to access any third-party apps" or allow only internal/trusted apps.
gws-log-701Unified Audit Logging & AlertingCIS Google Workspace v1.3 5.1.1CIS Google Workspace v1.3 5.1.3SOC 2 CC7.2SOC 2 CC7.3
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Enable Google Admin alert rules for Super Admin grants, 2SV changes, and anomalous Drive exports

Configuration matches CIS and SOC 2 hardened baseline.

Real-time alerts when a new Super Admin is promoted, 2SV is disabled, or a user downloads an unusual volume of Drive files allow security teams to contain incidents in minutes instead of weeks.