Gmail Security Sandbox
Gmail Security Sandbox strengthens security by identifying malware that traditional antivirus programs might overlook. It analyzes files in a controlled environment to detect new threats. This safeguards your system and data from harmful attachments, offering administrators enhanced protection against potential cyber risks.
Sandboxing in Gmail is a security feature that isolates messages in a safe environment, preventing them from harming your account. When Gmail receives an email, it is examined for malware. If the email is identified as malicious, it is transferred to a sandbox, a secure environment that can be analyzed without endangering your account. The email is subjected to various tests in this simulator to determine whether it contains malware or other malicious content. If an email is determined to be harmful, it is deleted. If the email is secure, it will be sent to your inbox. The sandboxing feature of Gmail is one of the many security measures employed by Gmail to protect email communications.
Plans Supported for Gmail Security Sandbox
This feature is available for Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Standard, and Enterprise Plus editions.
Steps to Configure Gmail Security Sandbox
1. Enable the Security Sandbox
- Log in to Google Admin Console:
- Access your Google Workspace Admin account. - Navigate to Gmail Settings:
- Go to Apps > Google Workspace > Gmail > Spam, Phishing and Malware. - Enable Security Sandbox:
- Under Spam, phishing, and malware, find the Security Sandbox option.
- Turn it on to enable attachment scanning and threat analysis.
Note : By checking this box, all attachments will be scanned in the Security Sandbox, regardless of any specific sandbox rules you've set up.
2. Security sandbox rules
Scroll down to the Security Sandbox rules in the Spam, Phishing, and Malware section, then click on Configure
3. Get malicious attachment reports
- The Spam filter - Malware report displays the count of malicious attachments detected, along with any messages marked as malicious. However, it does not indicate the total number of attachments scanned. This report is accessible in the Google Workspace security dashboard.
By following these steps, email security is enhanced in your Google Workspace environment while ensuring compliance with your organization’s policies.
