Google Workspace Updates: 2 new posts

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Introducing two BeyondCorp Alliance partner integrations for improved context-aware access Posted: 02 Nov 2020 12:01 PM PST What's changing  We're announcing new integrations with our BeyondCorp Alliance partners Check Point and Lookout. The integrations, initially available in beta, are built using the Devices API and enable customers to use third party signals in context-aware access decisions.  Who's impacted Admins  Why it's important  In the BeyondCorp security model, device inventory, state, and security posture are central to making context-aware access decisions. So far our context-aware access solution obtained these signals from first party (i.e. Google) sources, such as Endpoint Verification. However our vision has always been to help customers to fully leverage their existing investments in security tools and controls, add key functionality and signals to Google's context-aware access to achieve superior access control security posture for our customers. The BeyondCorp Alliance is a group of partners that share our Zero Trust vision and who are committed to working with us to help our joint customers make it a reality.  Today, we are excited to announce the first integrations (in beta) with our BeyondCorp Alliance partners Check Point and Lookout, to use third party signals in our context-aware access decisions. For example, the mobile threat defence system might detect malware on the device and notify Google about a reduced security assurance, and customer-defined access rules can reduce the level of access allowed from such devices, without impacting access for that user from other devices or for other users. The integrations are built using the new Devices API we announced earlier this year. The API was designed to be used by partners in the BeyondCorp Alliance to add device security metadata, and also by customers to manage their device fleet.  Getting started  Admins: Google customers who use Checkpoint or Lookout as their mobile threat defense solutions can benefit from the integration. Visit our Help Center for more information and to learn more about how to set up third-party partner integrations. You can also see blog posts by our partners to see more about how you can use Check Point or Lookout solutions as part of this integration.  End users: No impact for end users.  Rollout pace  Rapid and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on November 2, 2020  Availability  Available to Enterprise Plus, Enterprise for Education, and Cloud Identity Premium customers  Not available to Essentials, Business Starter, Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Essentials, Enterprise Standard, Education, and Nonprofits customers  Resources  Google Workspace Updates blog: New device management API now generally available Google Workspace admin Help Center: Set up third-party partner integrations Devices API documentation

Google for Education transformation reports window open, availability expanded worldwide Posted: 02 Nov 2020 09:04 AM PST What's changing  Google for Education transformation reports are now available for K-12 G Suite for Education and G Suite Enterprise for Education customers worldwide, at no additional cost. Note that transformation reports are only available in English at this time.  The next reporting window will open on November 2, 2020. See below for more information on generating your transformation report.  Who's impacted Admins  Why you'd use it The transformation report is a free tool designed to help quantify an organization's Google for Education implementation across our products and programs. Semester-based reports track usage trends over time and make it easy to understand how your organization is using G Suite, Chromebooks, and progressing through Certification and Transformation programs.  Based on survey responses and usage information, you'll receive tailored recommendations and resources from Google for Education to help you drive more impact across your organization.  To learn more about Google for Education transformation reports, see here. For a list of frequently asked questions, see here.  Additional details  November 2020 survey window  G Suite for Education and G Suite Enterprise for Education super admins must log in to the transformation report tool between November 2nd and November 20th to generate their report.  If you log in within that time frame, but don't take or share the survey, you'll still receive a report—it will simply lack a valuable section of survey data, recommended next steps, and resources.  Gather additional feedback from your users  Super admins can share the transformation survey with key members of their leadership team to gather feedback on how their organization is doing in seven key areas.  We created this email template for you to copy and paste when sharing the survey link with your team (see "Who should fill out the survey?" and "How can I communicate the value of the survey to my team?").  Getting started  Admins:  Log in to the transformation tool and click "Start Survey" (it should take about 15 minutes). Click "Share Survey" to copy a survey link to send to key members of your leadership team using this email template.   On December 2, 2020, log in to g.co/edutransformationreport to access your custom transformation report  End users: No action required.  Rollout pace  Rapid and Scheduled Release domains: Transformation reports are available now for all users.  Availability  Available to K-12 Education and Enterprise for Education customers  Not available to Essentials, Business Starter, Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Essentials, Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Plus, and Nonprofits customers  Resources  Google for Education: Transformation Report

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