Google Workspace Client-side Encryption (CSE)

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Google Workspace Client-side Encryption (CSE)

Gain complete control over encrypting and decrypting your highly sensitive Google Workspace data with Futurex’s solution for Google Workspace Client-side encryption (CSE). Data is encrypted in your browser, making it indecipherable both in transit and in Google’s cloud storage.

Google Drive | Google Docs | Google Sheets | Google Slides
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Total protection of sensitive data in Google Workspace

Have the final say over your cloud data with Google Workspace Client-side encryption. Third parties cannot decrypt your data even while stored in Google’s infrastructure.

Fast migration to the cloud

With more than a dozen data centers across four continents, Futurex’s solution for Google Workspace Client-side encryption easily fulfils regional data residency requirements to expedite your migration to the cloud.

Unified platform for all your encryption needs

Easily integrate your Google Cloud EKM solution as part of a comprehensive CryptoHub ecosystem. CryptoHub enables your organization to deploy cryptographic processing and key management functionality across all of your applications, services, and network tools.

Advanced Google Cloud security

Protect your sensitive data the highest level of encryption. Automatically encrypt Google Workspace data in your client browser for enhanced data privacy.

Support for every use case

Futurex’s CSE solution supports every Google Workspace CSE use case, including advanced features such as S/MIME support for Gmail.

Hardware keys, Enhanced security

Strengthen your security and compliance posture with Futurex’s FIPS 140-2 Level 3 and PCI PTS HSM v3 validated solutions.

Google Workspace Client-side encryption (CSE) admin console

Straight-forward Google Workspace Client-side Encryption (CSE) setup

Enable Client-side encryption (CSE) via Google Workspace Admin Console:

  1. Add the service in Google cloud
  2. Configure your settings
  3. Specify Identity Provider.
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Expanded functionality

Enterprise-wide data protection

Futurex provides a versatile external key service using fully validated HSM and cloud technology. In addition to solutions for Google Workspace CSE, the Futurex CryptoHub offers the following functionality:

  • Cloud key management
  • Data protection
  • Public key infrastructure (PKI)
  • Certificate authority (CA)
  • Code signing
  • Vaultless tokenization.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is Google Workspace Client-side Encryption (CSE)?

Google Workspace Client-side encryption (CSE) gives enterprises the ability to encrypt their data before sending it to Google’s servers. Client-side encryption gives customers direct control of encryption keys and makes customer data indecipherable, placing unprecedented control in the user’s hands. Futurex provides the world’s most versatile and secure key management service for encrypting data sent to Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides.

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What are the benefits of Google Workspace Client-side encryption with Futurex?

  • FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validated key management service
  • Available on-premises or via the cloud
  • Configurable across organization units
  • Eliminates risk of host-side data leaks
  • Enterprise-wide privacy and security
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How do I enable client-side encryption in Google Workspace?

Enable Client-side encryption for Multiple Users via Google Workspace Admin Console as follows:

  1. Log into admin console
  2. Select option to add an external key service (KACLS)
  3. Enter the KACLS server address
  4. Specify organizational units
  5. Configure 3rd party Identity Provider
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What are the Futurex solution details?

Futurex’s natively-integrated HSMs offer streamlined deployment and high security, with no 3rd party relationship management needed.

  • Support for Google Chrome
  • 256-bit AES keys with monthly rotation
  • FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validated HSM for highest possible security
  • Deliverable as 2U network appliance for on-premises use, or via Futurex’s VirtuCrypt cloud services
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Is there an integration guide for Google Workspace Client-side Encryption (CSE)?

Yes, integration guides for Google Workspace CSE are available for the following applicable devices and services:

public cloud integration VirtuCrypt Intelligence Portal (VIP)

Want to learn more?

If you are interested in our solution for Google Workspace CSE, or would like to inquire about a demo, please contact us.

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