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Google Workspace security for schools

Know what needs fixing in yourGoogle Workspace.

Our Google Workspace Auditor runs a focused security health check, identifies areas that need attention and gives your school a clear, prioritised improvement plan.

Vernovi Workspace Auditor security health check
What we check, app by app

Every corner ofWorkspace your schoolactually use

Most audits stop at Admin Console policy. The Auditor goes into the apps themselves, because that's usually where the real gaps hide.

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Admin Console

Org unit structure, super admin count, and 2-Step Verification enforcement.

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Gmail

Mail forwarding rules, delegated inboxes, and SPF, DKIM and DMARC setup.

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Drive

External sharing defaults, link-shared files, and ownership left with former staff.

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Calendar

External visibility defaults and who can book shared rooms and resources.

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Meet

Who can join meetings, guest access, and recording and dial-in controls.

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Classroom

Guardian access, teacher permissions, and how classes are archived and retained.

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Docs

Sharing defaults on documents and comment access for people outside your school.

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Sheets

Exposure of pupil data in shared spreadsheets and download or copy permissions.

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Slides

Publicly published decks and presentations still shared from old accounts.

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Forms

Response collection settings, sign-in requirements, and where submissions land.

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Chat

External chat and space membership, plus message history and retention settings.

See it the way your board will

A clear plan,not a pile of alerts.

The Auditor turns scattered settings across every app into a short, prioritised list your leadership team can act on the same day. No jargon, no fire drill, just the handful of things that matter most.

  • Prioritised by urgency, so you know what to do first
  • Plain English, written for leaders and governors
  • Ready in minutes, and it keeps watching after

Workspace health score

Live
61out of 100

Most schools start here. We get you to green.

Identity & access45%
Data sharing58%
Email security92%

Sample from recent school reviews. Your score will differ, and the Auditor tracks it every time settings change.

What your school receives

More than a list ofsettings.

The value is knowing what the findings mean, which actions matter first and how to improve without disrupting teaching and administration.

Executive health summary

A plain-English view for school leaders and governors.

Prioritised findings

Clear observations grouped by urgency and potential impact.

Improvement actions

Practical recommendations your IT team or provider can follow.

Optional expert support

Vernovi can help you understand and implement the improvements.

A focused review of theareas that matter most.

Accounts and sign-in

Review how users authenticate and where stronger sign-in protection may be needed.

Administrator access

Identify privileged access that may be broader or riskier than your school needs.

Sharing and collaboration

Highlight settings that could expose school information more widely than intended.

Security configuration

Check important Workspace security settings against a sensible baseline.

Visibility and alerts

Review whether administrators have enough visibility to spot and investigate concerning activity.

Third-party access

Surface connected applications and access arrangements that may need review.

Questions school leaders ask

Before you book a call.

We only need read-only Admin Console access for the areas we agree with you upfront, and nothing more. We cannot change settings, delete anything, or read the contents of individual emails or files. You stay in full control and can remove our access the moment the review is finished.

A straightforward review

From health check toa safer Workspace.

1

Agree the scope

We confirm your priorities, environment and a suitable, controlled review method.

2

Run the health check

The Auditor reviews the agreed security areas and organises the observations.

3

Understand the findings

We explain what matters, why it matters and what your school should do next.

4

Improve with confidence

Your team acts on the plan, with Vernovi support available where required.

NCSC assured cyber expertise

Give your school a clearer view of itsGoogle Workspace security.

Start with a focused conversation about your environment and what you need the health check to achieve.