In response to recent security vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office, Google has intensified its efforts to attract corporate and government clients to its Workspace productivity suite. This move comes after a scathing report by the US Cyber Safety Review Board criticized Microsoft for failing to prevent China-linked hackers from accessing US officials’ email accounts last year.
Google’s approach emphasizes the importance of diversifying technology vendors to mitigate the risk of a single breach compromising an entire system. The company advocates for a multi-vendor strategy and the promotion of open standards for better interoperability and security resilience.
Furthermore, Google emphasizes the necessity of integrating security measures from the design phase of software products, rather than as an afterthought. The company’s strategy includes offering discounts and highlighting its strong security track record to entice government agencies and businesses to switch to Workspace Enterprise Plus, backed by Google’s security expertise and free migration consulting.
In a blog post authored by Jeanette Manfra and Charley Snyder from Google Cloud’s security and compliance teams, Google announced special pricing and assistance for US public sector organizations adopting Workspace Enterprise Plus, Assured Controls Plus, Chrome Enterprise Premium, and related services.