July 26, 2021
Use dynamic security groups for group based policies
What’s changing
Google Workspace admins can now use dynamic groups to manage policies for their users in the Admin console. Previously, it was only possible to apply these policies to static groups and OUs.
Workspace admins can use dynamic attribute-based groups to automate tasks such as "turn drive off for everyone in Europe through the Admin Console".
Who’s impacted
Admins
Why it’s important
This change gives admins greater control and flexibility when managing Workspace policies for users in their organization. For instance, rather than applying policies to a specific group which is updated manually at large, admins can apply policies to a dynamic group which stays up-to-date automatically.
Further, this reduces manual work for Admins and helps improve security by relying on external source of truth systems for user attributes.
Getting started
- Admins: Visit the Help Center to learn more about turning customizing service settings with configuration groups and managing membership automatically with dynamic groups.
- End users: No action required.
Rollout pace
- This feature is available now.
Availability
- Available to Google Workspace Enterprise Plus, Education Plus, and Cloud Identity Premium customers
- Not available to Google Workspace Essentials, Business Starter, Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Essentials, Enterprise Standard, Education Fundamentals, Frontline, and Nonprofits, as well as G Suite Basic and Business customers