Google for Work gets security boost with new dashboard, wizard

Google has introduced new security tools for Google Apps users to help them take more control of their security online. The updates - a new Devices and Activity dashboard and a security wizard -- helps Google for Work users make sure their accounts are secure.

The new Devices and Activity dashboard gives Google for Work users additional insight over the devices accessing their Google account. The page shows a comprehensive view of all devices that have been active on an account in the last 28 days, or are currently signed in.

And in case any suspicious activity is noticed, there's a setting to immediately take steps to secure an account and change a password, said Eran Feigenbaum, director of security for Google at Work, in a blogpost.

The search engine giant is also launching the security wizard for Google for Work accounts.

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The security wizard guides users through steps they can take to turn on or adjust security features, like providing contact info for account recovery (if the domain security policy allows it), or reviewing recent account activity and account permissions.

"Plus, it only takes minutes for users to update their settings. This tool prioritizes all administrator settings for security features that end users are permitted to turn on."

The wizard can be accessed at g.co/accountcheckup.

"Security in the cloud is a shared responsibility and keeping your company information secure is at the core of what we do everyday. By making users more aware of their security settings and the activity on their devices, we can work together to stay a step ahead of any bad guys," Feigenbaum added.