Google Workspace Changes

Set Context Aware Access policies for 1P & 3P applications to access Workspace APIs

Admins can now use context-aware access to block or limit first and third party API access to Google Workspace applications. This allows for setting access levels based on a user’s identity and the context of the request, such as location, device security status, and IP address, providing an additional layer of security against data exfiltration.

Google Workspace Admins can now sync users and groups from Azure Active Directory using Directory Sync.

Google Workspace Admins can now use Directory Sync to synchronize user and group data from Azure Active Directory to the Google Cloud directory. This provides an alternative to Google Cloud Directory Sync (GCDS) by eliminating the need to manage on-premises hardware and deployments. The feature is available in open beta for all Google Workspace and Cloud Identity customers, requiring Global Administrator privileges on the Azure Active Directory side to read full user profiles and group memberships.

Admins can now pin up to five links to the top of the navigation bar in the Admin console.

To improve navigation efficiency, Google Workspace admins can now pin up to five frequently used links to the top of the left-hand navigation menu in the Admin console. This feature helps admins save clicks and access relevant pages faster.