| name | cis-gworkspace-3.1.3.1.2 |
| description | Ensure offline access to Gmail is disabled |
| category | cis-gworkspace |
| version | 1.3.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["cis","gcp","google-workspace","gmail","offline","email-security"] |
| cis_id | 3.1.3.1.2 |
| cis_benchmark | CIS Google Workspace Foundations Benchmark v1.3.0 |
| tech_stack | ["gcp","google-workspace"] |
| cwe_ids | [] |
| chains_with | [] |
| prerequisites | [] |
| severity_boost | {} |
3.1.3.1.2 Ensure offline access to Gmail is disabled
Overview
| Property | Value |
|---|
| CIS ID | 3.1.3.1.2 |
| Level | L1 |
| Profile Applicability | Enterprise Level 1 |
| Assessment Type | Manual |
| Section | Gmail > User Settings |
Description
Disables the user's ability to utilize various Gmail functions (read, write, search, delete, and label email messages) while not connected to the internet.
Rationale
Prevents the organization's data (user's email) from being copied to remote computers.
Impact
Users will need internet access to use Gmail.
Default Value
Enable Gmail web offline is unchecked
Audit
To verify this setting via the Google Workspace Admin Console:
- Log in to https://admin.google.com as an administrator
- Select Apps
- Select Gmail
- Select User Settings
- Under
Gmail web offline
- Ensure
Enable Gmail web offline is unchecked
Remediation
To configure this setting via the Google Workspace Admin Console:
- Log in to https://admin.google.com as an administrator
- Select Apps
- Select Gmail
- Select User Settings
- Select
Gmail web offline
- Set
Enable Gmail web offline to unchecked
- Select Save
CIS Controls
| Controls Version | Control | IG 1 | IG 2 | IG 3 |
|---|
| v8 | 4.8 Uninstall or Disable Unnecessary Services on Enterprise Assets and Software | |