Groups 6.1 determines a pass/fail result based on the log event for step 4, "GroupsSharingSettingsProto allow_unlisted_groups", which checks if groups owners can hide groups from the directory. However, we do not account for step 5, "GroupsSharingSettingsProto new_groups_are_unlisted", which checks if newly created groups can be hidden from the directory.
Implementation steps for GWS.GROUPS.6.1v0.1:
GWS.GROUPS.6.1v0.1 Instructions
To configure the settings for Sharing options:
1. Sign in to the [Google Admin Console](https://admin.google.com/).
2. Select Apps -> Google Workspace -> Groups for Business.
3. Select Sharing settings -> Sharing options.
4. Uncheck the Group owners can hide groups from the directory checkbox.
5. Ensure that the hide newly created groups from the directory checkbox is not selected.
6. Select Save.
Expected behavior
NonCompliantOUs6_1 should check if "GroupsSharingSettingsProto new_groups_are_unlisted" equals true/false
mitchelbaker-cisa
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2 months ago
🐛 Summary
Groups 6.1 determines a pass/fail result based on the log event for step 4, "GroupsSharingSettingsProto allow_unlisted_groups", which checks if groups owners can hide groups from the directory. However, we do not account for step 5, "GroupsSharingSettingsProto new_groups_are_unlisted", which checks if newly created groups can be hidden from the directory.
Implementation steps for GWS.GROUPS.6.1v0.1:
Expected behavior
NonCompliantOUs6_1 should check if "GroupsSharingSettingsProto new_groups_are_unlisted" equals true/false