Data Administration and Security in Google Workspace

Managing organizational data securely is a critical responsibility for any modern administrator. This text-based course guides you through the foundational concepts of data governance, access control, and compliance within Google Workspace. You will transition from a beginner to a confident administrator capable of protecting sensitive information, setting up secure sharing parameters, and monitoring data movement across your organization. What you'll learn: 1. Understand core data governance concepts and administrative roles within Google Workspace. 2. Configure secure sharing policies for Drive, Docs, and Shared Drives to prevent external data leaks. 3. Implement modern Data Loss Prevention (DLP) rules to automatically detect and protect sensitive information. 4. Establish retention policies and holds using Google Vault to meet legal and compliance standards. 5. Analyze security dashboards and audit logs to monitor user activity and identify potential vulnerabilities. 6. Practice setting up organizational units to apply tailored data access controls across different departments. Starting with fundamental definitions and administrative structures, this course moves step-by-step through practical configuration scenarios, security policies, and compliance auditing. You will learn entirely through clear, written explanations, step-by-step text guides, and practical scenarios. This course is designed for aspiring IT administrators, business owners, and technology coordinators who are new to managing data in Google Workspace. No prior administrative experience is required. Start reading today to establish a secure and compliant data environment for your team.