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Gmail

The Gmail integration detects a variety of data loss prevention, account misconfiguration, and user security risks in an integrated Google Workspace account that could leave you and your organization vulnerable.

​​ Integration prerequisites

​​ Integration permissions

Refer to Google Workspace integration permissions for information on which API permissions to enable.

​​ Security findings

The Gmail integration currently scans for the following findings, or security risks. Findings are grouped by category and then ordered by severity level.

To stay up-to-date with new CASB findings as they are added, bookmark this page or subscribe to its RSS feed.

​​ Gmail administrator settings

FindingSeverityDescription
Google Workspace Domain SPF Record Allows Any IP AddressHighA Google Workspace Domain SPF record allows any email to be sent from any IP address on your behalf.
Google Workspace Domain SPF Record Not PresentMediumAn SPF record does not exist for a Google Workspace Domain.
Google Workspace Domain DMARC Record Not PresentMediumA DMARC record does not exist for a Google Workspace Domain.
Google Workspace Domain DMARC Not EnforcedMediumA DMARC record for a Google Workspace Domain is not enforced.
Google Workspace Domain DMARC Not Enforced for SubdomainsMediumA DMARC record for a Google Workspace Subdomain is not configured to quarantine or reject messages that fail authentication.
Google Workspace Domain DMARC Only Partially EnforcedMediumA DMARC record for a Google Workspace Domain is not configured to quarantine or reject messages that fail authentication.

​​ Email forwarding

FindingSeverityDescription
Google Workspace User Delegates Email AccessHighA user has delegated access to their inbox to another party. Delegates can read, send, and delete messages on the user’s behalf.