Enhanced security for Windows 10 devices now generally available
Monday, April 27, 2020
Getting started
- Admins: Use our Help Center to learn how to enroll a device in Windows device management, how to enable enhanced desktop security for Windows, and how to manage Windows devices. Within G Suite and Cloud Identity, multiple devices per user can be managed at no additional cost.
- End users: No change to the end user experience until Google Credential Provider for Windows is installed.
Admin controls available for Windows 10 devices
Rollout pace
- Rapid Release domains: Full rollout (1–3 days for feature visibility) starting on April 27, 2020.
- Scheduled Release domains: Full rollout (1–3 days for feature visibility) starting on April 27, 2020.
Availability
Login and SSO features associated with Google Credential Provider for Windows:- Available to all G Suite and Cloud Identity customers
Device management for Windows 10 devices:
- Available to G Suite Enterprise, G Suite Enterprise for Education, and Cloud Identity Premium customers
- Not available to G Suite Basic, G Suite Business, G Suite for Education, G Suite for Nonprofits, and Cloud Identity Free customers
Resources
- G Suite Updates blog: Manage Windows 10 devices through the G Suite Admin console (beta)
- G Suite Admin Help: Overview: Google Credential Provider for Windows (GCPW)
- G Suite Admin Help: Manage Windows 10 devices
- G Suite Admin Help: Enhanced desktop security for Windows
- Cloud Blog: 6 new device, data, and user controls to help G Suite customers stay secure