Google brings client-side encryption to Gmail for Workspace

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Hello, client-side encryption Well, hey there friends. Hope you had a good weekend. The latest news: Google is rolling out a new encryption feature for some Workspace customers. Let's dive into what that means. Also, a quick programming note. We're taking a break next week but we'll be back in your inbox in January. Cheers to 2023! What happened? Here's your quick rundown of what happened: Google announced that client-side encryption (CSE) for Gmail is in beta. CSE encrypts data on the sender's side, meaning it'll shield customers' data before it reaches Google's servers. Using it ensures sensitive data in the email body and attachments are indecipherable to Google servers. Eligible customers can apply to join the Gmail CSE Beta test until January 20th, 2023. Why does it matter? Here's why I think this matters to IT. It's important to note that CSE is different than end-to-end encryption (E2EE). With CSE, admins can control the keys and who has access to them. With E2EE, admins don't have that kind of control. Concerns about online privacy and data security are at an all-time high, so this development comes at an opportune time. This announcement comes right after Apple recently expanded end-to-end encryption support to iCloud backups, Notes, and Photos. Coincidental timing? Maybe. What You Should Know This Week Google Brings Client-side Encryption to Gmail for Workspace ZDNet Some Workspace customers can apply for the client-side encryption for Gmail beta until January 20. Read More >> How to Get 10x Your Operational Efficiency with IT Automation BetterCloud Monitor In our latest guide for CIOs, we show you everything you can automate to drive 10x operational efficiency in your help desk. Read More >> Google Outlines 6 Cybersecurity Predictions for 2023 VentureBeat Google security leaders share 6 cybersecurity predictions for 2023, anticipating an increase in ransomware and broader adoption of passkeys. Read More >> Microsoft Calls Time Out on Apple Watch Authenticator Computerworld If you use your Apple Watch to authenticate access to enterprise sites and services with Microsoft Authenticator, there's bad news: this feature will stop working in January. Read More >> Best Places to Work in IT 2023 Computerworld Workplace flexibility, diversity, and opportunity prevail at the top employers in Computerworld's 29th annual Best Places to Work in IT report. Read More >> Hungry For More IT Goodies? Check out our Monitor blog for featured articles, industry news, and the latest and greatest for all things IT. DIVE IN Tips & Tricks for the Digital Workplace 4 Gmail Productivity Boosters You’re Probably Not Using Yet Visually organize your mail with a new set of stars, schedule messages to send later, harness the writing power of Google Docs, and more with these handy Gmail tips. Learn More at Fast Company 7 Hidden Tricks for Your Chromebook Trackpad You'd never know it, but your Chromebook's trackpad holds some of the finest time-saving shortcuts ChromeOS has to offer. Learn More at Computerworld How to Use Excel Macros to Save Time and Automate Your Work Excel macros let you automate repetitive tasks for substantial time savings. Here’s how to put them to work for you. Learn More at Computerworld Hey, before you go How are you feeling about our newsletter? I want to hear all your thoughts. You can send me an email by replying directly to this email. We always love to hear feedback from readers, so tell us what you think. EMAIL ME Signing off— Christina (from BetterCloud) 330 7th Ave, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10001 Unsubscribe | Forward | View on the Web Copyright © 2022 BetterCloud | Privacy Policy