Google Workspace: Advanced Administration & Security

This course is part of Exam Prep: Google Cloud Workspace Administrator Associate Specialization

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

7 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

7 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Effectively manage user and application access within Google Workspace, including third-party integrations.
Configure and troubleshoot Google Workspace mail settings, routing, and security rules.
Leverage Google Workspace as both a Service Provider and Identity Provider for enhanced organizational control.

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

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Assessments

6 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

Google Workspace: Advanced Administration & Security is the second course of Exam Prep: Google Cloud Certified Associate Google Workspace Administrator Specialization. This course provides an in-depth exploration of Google Workspace administration, focusing on crucial aspects like authorization, access management, comprehensive mail handling, and robust security practices. Learners will gain expertise in configuring Google Workspace as both a Service Provider and an Identity Provider, alongside managing access to third-party applications. The curriculum covers data governance and security, including setting up and managing Vault for eDiscovery and compliance, configuring Drive and Shared Drives, and implementing data security and compliance measures.

The course is divided into three modules, and each module is further segmented into Lessons and Video Lectures. This course facilitates learners with approximately 3:00-3:30 Hours of Video lectures that provide both Theory and Hands-On knowledge. Also, Graded and Ungraded Quizzes are provided with every module to test learners' ability. Module 1: Authorization and Access in Google Workspace Module 2: Mail Management and Security in Google Workspace Module 3: Data Management and Compliance in Google Workspace This course is designed for IT professionals, system administrators, cloud administrators, and anyone responsible for managing and maintaining Google Workspace environments. - IT Administrator - Technical Support Engineer - Collaboration Engineer - Google Workspace Administrator By the end of the course, learners will be able to: - Effectively manage user and application access within Google Workspace, including third-party integrations. - Configure and troubleshoot Google Workspace mail settings, routing, and security rules. - Leverage Google Workspace as both a Service Provider and Identity Provider for enhanced organizational control.

Welcome to Week 1. This week, we'll begin by understanding and implementing robust authorization policies to secure your resources. A significant focus will be on leveraging Google Workspace, exploring its capabilities as both a Service Provider and an Identity Provider, complete with comprehensive, multi-part demonstrations for practical insight. Furthermore, we’ll learn how to effectively manage access to third-party applications and websites, ensuring a secure and controlled environment. By the end of this module, you’ll possess the essential skills to govern user access, enforce security policies, and manage identities across your Google Cloud and integrated applications, foundational for maintaining a secure and compliant infrastructure.

What's included

12 videos2 readings2 assignments

12 videos Total 73 minutes

Using Google Workspace as a Service Provider 6 minutes
Using Google Workspace as an Identity Provider 4 minutes
Implementing Authorization Policies - Overview 7 minutes
Managing Access: Removing Third-Party OAuth Access 7 minutes
Managing Access: Removing Connected Applications and Sites 4 minutes
Demo - App Access Control in Google Workspace 7 minutes
Demo - Google Cloud Session Control in Google Workspace 6 minutes
Demo - Introduction to SAML 5 minutes
Demo - Authentication using Identity Provider 5 minutes
Demo - Google Workspace SSO with third-party Identity Provider 7 minutes
Demo - Create Users using SSO with third-party IDPs 5 minutes
Demo - Using Google Workspace as an Identity Provider 9 minutes

2 readings Total 35 minutes

Overview of Authorization and Access in Google Workspace 15 minutes
Welcome to the Course 20 minutes

2 assignments Total 30 minutes

Authorization and Access in Google Workspace - Assessment 15 minutes
Service and Identity Provider - Knowledge Check 15 minutes

Welcome to Week 2. This week, we'll delve into the intricacies of Google Workspace mail management, starting with an in-depth look at configuring general mail settings and mail routing rules, complete with practical demonstrations. We’ll then explore the critical aspect of managing mail-related DNS settings to ensure seamless mail flow. A significant portion of this module will be dedicated to diagnosing and resolving mail routing issues, reinforced by hands-on demos to equip you with troubleshooting expertise. Finally, we’ll cover configuring and managing security, compliance, and spam rules, again with practical demonstrations, to safeguard your organization's communication. By the end of this module, you’ll possess the skills to effectively set up, maintain, and troubleshoot mail services.

What's included

15 videos1 reading2 assignments

15 videos Total 101 minutes

Email Routing and Delivery Options 5 minutes
Configuring Recipient Map and Non-Gmail Mailbox 3 minutes
Demo on Configuring Mail Routing Rules 11 minutes
Managing MX and SPF Domain Records 5 minutes
Managing DKIM, DMARC, and SPF Domains Records 6 minutes
Diagnosing and Resolving Mail Routing Issues 9 minutes
Demo - Diagnosing and Resolving Mail Routing Issues 11 minutes
Configuring Attachment Compliance, Blocked Senders, and Email Allow List 6 minutes
Configuring Objectionable Content and Phishing Settings 3 minutes
Configuring Spam Settings and Managing Admin Quarantine 5 minutes
Demo - Email Content Filtering 12 minutes
Demo - Spam Filter Settings 4 minutes
Managing Mail - Footer Settings 3 minutes
Managing Mail - SMTP Relay, Disabling IMAP and POP 6 minutes
Demo - Configuring General Mail Settings 14 minutes

1 reading Total 15 minutes

Overview of Mail Management and Security in Google Workspace 15 minutes

2 assignments Total 35 minutes

Mail Management and Security in Google Workspace - Assessment 20 minutes
Mail Routing Rules and DNS Settings - Knowledge Check 15 minutes

Welcome to Week 3. This week, we'll begin by exploring the configuration and management of Google Vault, understanding its role in data retention, e-discovery, and compliance, with practical demonstrations to solidify your understanding. Next, we'll focus on Google Drive and Shared Drives, covering best practices for organization, access control, and collaborative workflows. A significant portion of this module will be dedicated to ensuring compliance with various regulatory requirements, providing you with the knowledge and tools to meet industry standards. By the end of this module, you'll possess critical skills for safeguarding data, maintaining compliance, and effectively managing your Google Workspace environment.