In addition to the Chrome management settings, there is a Google Drive-specific restriction located under “Data Access” in the Google Drive settings. It’s particularly important to have a well-planned Chrome strategy if your organization uses Chromebooks, but these settings will apply to the Chrome browser as well and should not be overlooked. Administrator controls over Chrome settings are extensive, and include the ability to force-install, pin, allow, or block specific applications.
#Google drive apps with permissions install#
By default, end users are able to install any app or extension. Navigate to “Chrome Management,” then “User Settings” to find these controls. The Chrome Web Store can be secured using the “Device Management” controls in the Google Apps admin console. Navigate to “Marketplace apps,” then “Settings for Marketplace apps.” The default setting allows users to install any application from the Google Apps Marketplace.
The Google Apps Marketplace can be secured using the Google Apps admin console’s “Apps” controls.
#Google drive apps with permissions how to#
Let’s look at how to secure each marketplace. There are four primary marketplaces where end users can browse and install third-party applications: the Google Apps Marketplace, Chrome Web Store, Google Drive Add-Ons, and mobile apps. A structured vetting process should be standard procedure before approving the use of a new application. If the application has access to Google Drive data, it is important to understand whether the vendor is storing copies of the data and if so what steps are in place to secure it. Therefore, it is important to review each application carefully, with particular emphasis on what data it has access to, as well as the privacy and security policies of the vendor. In order to publish an application on the Google Marketplace or Chrome Web Store, vendors need to meet specific requirements, but Google cannot verify the safety of every application. Although Google takes great pains to secure Google Drive, this effort can be negated by granting a potentially insecure third party vendor permission to access your Drive data. Interested in learning more? Check out our Introduction to Google Drive Securityīy nature, third-party applications pose a significant security risk.
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