Managing security in the Google Admin Console can feel like a game of whack-a-mole. With over 600 configuration settings, constant feature rollouts, and daily updates, it’s remarkably easy for security gaps to slip through the cracks.

Recently, I’ve been using a new tool called Workspace Audit when performing comprehensive domain audits for school districts. It has quickly become one of my favorite utilities for getting an instant, crystal-clear picture of domain security:

• Prioritized action items
• Automated security reports
• Team access
• Easy to understand explanations

My Favorite Features

Workspace Audit connects directly to your Google Workspace environment to analyze your setup against industry best practices and K-12 security standards. Access is read-only, so you don’t have to worry about unauthorized changes. Here are a few standout features:

• Actionable Prioritization: Instead of dumping raw data on your desk, Workspace Audit categorizes findings by urgency, giving you a clear roadmap of what to fix first. The security dashboard is great!
• Risky API Scopes: Identify shady applications that request extensive data access.
• Improved Insights: Workspace Audit provides impressive visibility into shared drive configurations, group security, and third party app authorizations. This is information you can’t get in the admin console.
• Dormant & Zombie Account Identification: Instantly surfaces inactive user accounts and legacy profiles that still consume licenses or pose login risks.

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Pricing and access

I was so impressed with Workspace Audit that I asked if I could resell their software. Pricing is simple and affordable: 

• $950/year (up to 1,000 users)
• $1,450/year (up to 2,500 users)
• $2,450/year (up to 5,000 users)
• Bulk discounts for districts with more than 5,000 users

Use this link for an extended 14 day trial of Workspace Audit. Get in touch if you would like to request a quote for an annual subscription for your district.