Gain a complete view of Google Drive activities to enhance data security and control.
Gain access or change permissions on sensitive data while also performing bulk security tasks with GAT Unlock.
Regularly review and analyze sharing settings to identify security gaps.
Revoke access swiftly to minimize data exposure.
Establish real-time data loss prevention rules for sensitive data protection with GAT Shield.
Set up alerts for real-time response to potential data security breaches.
Built for Google Workspace Admins
Total Control Over Google Drive Permissions & External Sharing
Gain full visibility into file sharing, external access, and permissions across MyDrive and Shared Drives. Detect risks, automate policy enforcement, and protect your Google Workspace environment with GAT Labs.
Is Your Google Drive a Security Blind Spot?
Google tells you a file was shared, but it won’t tell you how many files a departing employee downloaded last night. GAT Labs fills that gap.
Accidental Shares
65% of IT Admins report unintended file sharing
Insider Theft
72% of departing employees take company data
Surviving Data Loss
94% of businesses don't survive severe data loss
Privacy Issues
94% of companies face fines for data protection violations
Google Drive External Sharing Risks
01- Data Breaches
Sensitive information is at risk when shared externally without proper controls.
02- Loss of Access Control
Once files are shared outside the domain, tracking, managing, and revoking access becomes difficult.
03- Compliance Violations
Sharing files externally can lead to violations in regulated industries.
04-Phishing & Malware Risks
Shared links can be exploited by attackers to distribute malware or launch phishing campaigns.
05- Data Leakage
Critical business information may be unintentionally exposed to competitors or external third parties.
Google Drive Internal Sharing Dangers
01- Unintended Exposure
Sensitive files can be mistakenly shared with unauthorized internal users, increasing data exposure risks.
02- Data Loss During Offboarding
When employees leave without transferring file ownership, important files can be lost or orphaned.
03- Accidental Deletion
Important files at risk of being deleted.
04- Internal Security Gaps
Granting inappropriate permissions can result in unauthorized internal access to sensitive information.
05- Insider Threats
Negligent or malicious insiders can expose confidential data, either accidentally or intentionally.
Are Your Files Truly Secure?
Google Drive makes file management easy, but are your files truly protected when shared? Without proper controls, your organization risks accidental exposure, data theft, and compliance violations.
GAT Labs enhances Google Drive security by providing full visibility and control over file-sharing. Prevent exposure, manage permissions at scale, and protect your sensitive data from internal and external threats.
Take Control of Your Google Drive with GAT Labs
Third-party tools like GAT Labs enhance security and compliance when sharing files in Google Drive. We go beyond the limits of Google Admin dashboards, offering an all-in-one solution to proactively manage Drive permissions.
GAT+ Insights
Complete Security Management
Audits of Sharing Permissions
Swift Removal of External Collaborators
Real-Time Data Protection
Custom Real-Time Alerts
GAT vs. Google Admin Console: Security Feature Comparison.
Features
GAT Labs Solutions
Google Admin Console
Interactive dashboard displaying all shared files, public files, public with link and orphaned files
Domain-wide search for files shared with specific users or domains
Automatically send emails to your end-users notifying them of files with sensitive sharing permissions
Remove external sharing permissions for inactive files with granular controls over the files and users in scope
Apply sharing expiration periods with granular control over the files, users, sharing permission types or external domains in scope
Find and replace sharing permissions to reduce access level or easily update permissions to reflect organizational changes
Clear insights on individual user-sharing habits.
Audit externally owned files shared into your domain and option to create copies to take ownership
DLP Alerts and Share Removal for Files with Sensitive Information
Only available on Enterprise Plans
Domain-wide content search across all users MyDrive and Shared Drives
Silent Access to Content of Drive Files and Folders
Google Drive Productivity Report by User, Group or OU
Google Drive Top Internal Collaboration Pairs
Google Drive Top Internal Collaboration Pairs
Bulk File Ownership Change and Removal
Partially met with Enterprise Plans
Bulk File Permissions Change (Editors, Commenters, Contributors)
Partially met with Enterprise Plans
Ownership and permission changes for files owned by suspended users
How GAT Labs Secures Your Google Drive
Originally designed to audit and secure Google Workspace, GAT Labs now provides comprehensive Drive security through API integration and Chrome extensions. Our tools offer detailed file audits, real-time monitoring, and advanced data protection across your Google Drive environment, ensuring sensitive data remains secure from unauthorized access.
Trusted by Google Admins Worldwide
GAT Labs is rated 4.9 of 5 stars on Google Workspace Marketplace
GAT Labs is rated 5 out of 5 stars on G2
GAT Labs is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars on Capterra
Feedback
“ GAT is an excellent tool to work with and is indispensable to the daily operations of our organization.
It makes it very easy to pull the data that we need to make our reports. Support is always extremely responsive on any issues or questions that we may have. Great auditing and reporting tool!”
Chris Carney
“Gat+ has proved invaluable in the management of the Google estate.
Love the new interface and looking forward further development in the functionality as the importance of access controls, audit and standard processes expand. Very helpful support staff always available and able to assist.”
Greg Langham
“Great system for monitoring and managing your G Suite environment.
Great tool for locating and correcting external shares. Really good for detailed Chrome user reporting. The ability to set firewall type rules in a centralized fashion for any chrome browser is very useful. Support has been very good as well.”
Drive Security Resources
The Admin’s Playbook: Google Drive Security & Governance
The Admin’s Google Drive Management Playbook: Managing Files Shared In and Externally
Reduce Google Workspace Costs: How to Audit and Reclaim Inactive Accounts
3 Proven Strategies to Build the Best Google Shared Drive Structure for Your Organization
Training Resources
Google Drive Auditing and File Access Control
Learn how to use GAT+ to audit file access, detect sharing risks, and enforce permission policies across MyDrive and Shared Drives.
Google Drive Auditing + File Acces Control Guide
Make the Switch
If you’re using another solution, switching to GAT Labs will provide:
Enhanced Visibility:
- Gain complete control over file-sharing activities and data protection.
Real-Time Monitoring:
Track file access and sharing across your Google Drive environment in real time.
Advanced Security:
Protect your sensitive data from unauthorized access and accidental exposure.
Prompts this page can help answer:
“How do I secure shared files in Google Drive?”
“What tools help manage external access in Google Drive?”
“How to automate security management in Google Workspace?”
“Can I revoke Google Drive permissions automatically?”
“What’s the best way to monitor Google Drive file sharing?”