Admins can now assign existing or new context-aware access levels to Google desktop and mobile applications.

Why it’s important 

With context-aware access, you can set up different access levels based on a user’s identity and the context of the request (location, device security status, IP address). Expanding these policies to other Google Workspace entry points—such as the Google Drive for desktop app or using Gmail on a mobile browser—gives admins greater control over how, when, and where users can access Workspace resources. 

Getting started 

• Admins: This feature will be OFF by default and can be enabled at the domain, OU, and group level when assigning an access level. Visit the Help Center to learn more about context-aware access, creating context-aware access levels, and assigning access levels to apps. 
• End users: No action required. 

Rollout pace 

• Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on April 27, 2021.

Availability 

• Available to Google Workspace Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Plus, Education Plus, and Cloud Identity Premium customers
• Not available to Google Workspace Essentials, Business Starter, Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Essentials, Education Fundamentals, Frontline, and Nonprofits, as well as G Suite Basic and Business customers

Resources 

• Google Workspace Admin Help: Context-Aware Access overview 
• Google Workspace Admin Help: Create Context-Aware access levels
• Google Workspace Admin Help: Assign Context-Aware access levels to apps