How Can I Make My Google Drive Content More Secure?

I don’t think so there is anyone out there who doesn’t know about Google Drive. It is a freemium cloud storage service integrating seamlessly with Google Workspace and Android. It has almost one billion users. Moreover, it hosts trillions of files but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s safe. Do you think that it’s a secure file storage option or do you use it just because everyone else uses it? Anyhow, I’ll be discussing some details about Google Drive in this blog that will end your confusion. So, let’s get started!

Yes, it is. Google Drive is extremely secure. All your data transferred to or from your Google Drive account is encrypted by the same standards used to safeguard financial transactions on the web. It is quite clear that if anyone intercepts your data en route to Google from your phone or computer, no one will be able to read it. It is pertinent to mention here that on Google’s servers, your data is encrypted using the AES-256 standard. For all those unaware, AES-256 is so strong that even a theoretical quantum computer will take 229 nonillion years (229 followed by 30 zeros) to interpret it with strong force.

Is Your Google Drive Data Private?

Yes, it is. The search giant does not access your content without your permission. It only does that when legally required. In the case of a Google account connected with your work or school, your account administrator will have access to Access Transparency logs. These logs show basic details about when and how your data will be shared.

How Can I Make My Google Drive Content More Secure?

Just a few security practices can make your account nearly impassable.

• Firstly, set up a passkey or activate two-factor authentication. Passkeys and 2FA are one of the best methods to prevent unauthorized access to your digital content.
• Try to set a good password. For all those unaware, password strength exists on a spectrum, so the most secure password option is a random string of eight or more letters, numbers, and symbols.
• Make digital choices.

Is Google Drive A Good Option for You?

Google Drive meets most of the security and cloud storage needs of people. Its collaboration and sharing features are also one of its most vulnerable vectors for attack. So, if you work with sensitive data like trade secrets or health records, you should consider another cloud storage option. Don’t ever use Drive on wireless networks you don’t know. The potential for a bad actor to thwart your passwords on a compromised network is unpretentious and shouldn’t be underrated.