As fast-growing companies continue to scale, they’re often faced with a daunting task: protecting their sensitive data and systems from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. One key area of concern is Google Workspace, a suite of cloud-based productivity tools used by millions worldwide. But with so many security controls available, it’s not always clear which ones are worth implementing – or even which ones will have the greatest impact.
On September 23rd, cybersecurity experts Rajan Kapoor and Rick Fitzgerald will host a live webinar to tackle this very question head-on. Titled “Breach Autopsy: How Fast-Growing Companies Are Breached Through Google Workspace,” the event promises to deliver practical insights into what really matters when it comes to securing these critical systems.
The discussion will center around two real-world breaches that combined social engineering with malicious OAuth applications to gain access to sensitive areas of Google Workspace. By examining how these attacks unfolded, Kapoor and Fitzgerald aim to help security teams better understand where defenses broke down – and what could have been done differently. This isn’t just theoretical risk assessment; it’s a chance to learn from actual breaches and identify the most effective security controls.
One of the key takeaways from this webinar is that security guidance can quickly become overwhelming, with long lists of settings, products, policies, and recommended controls vying for attention. Fast-growing organizations rarely have unlimited resources to implement every possible defense, so it’s essential to prioritize improvements based on effort required and potential impact.
Kapoor and Fitzgerald will discuss which Google Workspace security measures may receive more attention than their real-world impact warrants – in other words, which ones are overrated or unnecessary. They’ll also share their own insights on what they would build differently if designing a Google Workspace security program from scratch, providing attendees with a practical framework for evaluating their own security priorities.
Some of the key topics that will be covered include:
* Which security controls provide the greatest value for fast-growing companies with limited security resources
* How social engineering and malicious OAuth applications can lead to Google Workspace breaches
* Commonly overlooked weaknesses that can leave users, data, and connected applications exposed
* Practical security improvements organizations can implement quickly, ranked by effort and potential impact
By attending this webinar, lean security teams will gain a better understanding of which controls matter most when protecting Google Workspace environments. They’ll learn how to prioritize their efforts and resources to maximize the effectiveness of their security program – without getting bogged down in unnecessary complexity.
Ultimately, this event promises to deliver actionable advice that can be applied immediately, helping organizations protect themselves against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to arm yourself with practical knowledge and take your Google Workspace security to the next level.
Source: Bleeping Computer — 2026-09-18