# API Reference: Implementing Google Workspace Admin Security ## Libraries ### google-api-python-client + google-auth - **Install**: `pip install google-api-python-client google-auth` - **Docs**: https://developers.google.com/admin-sdk/directory/reference/rest ## Admin SDK Directory API | Method | Description | |--------|-------------| | `users().list(domain, projection="full")` | List users with full profile | | `users().get(userKey)` | Get specific user details | | `users().update(userKey, body)` | Update user settings | | `users().list(query="isAdmin=true")` | List admin users | | `orgunits().list(customerId)` | List organizational units | | `roles().list(customer)` | List admin roles | | `roleAssignments().list(customer)` | List role assignments | ## Reports API (Audit Logs) | Method | Description | |--------|-------------| | `activities().list(userKey, applicationName)` | Get audit events | | Application names: `login`, `admin`, `drive`, `token`, `mobile` | ## Key User Fields for Security | Field | Description | |-------|-------------| | `isEnrolledIn2Sv` | User enrolled in 2-Step Verification | | `isEnforcedIn2Sv` | 2SV enforcement applied | | `isAdmin` | Super admin status | | `isDelegatedAdmin` | Delegated admin status | | `lastLoginTime` | Last login timestamp | | `recoveryEmail` | Recovery email (risk if external) | | `recoveryPhone` | Recovery phone number | | `isSuspended` | Account suspended | ## OAuth Scopes Required - `admin.directory.user` -- User management - `admin.directory.domain` -- Domain settings - `admin.reports.audit.readonly` -- Audit log access - `admin.directory.orgunit` -- Org unit management ## Login Event Names - `login_success` -- Successful login - `login_failure` -- Failed login attempt - `login_challenge` -- 2FA challenge issued - `suspicious_login` -- Flagged by Google - `account_disabled_password_leak` -- Compromised password ## External References - Admin SDK: https://developers.google.com/admin-sdk - Workspace Security Best Practices: https://support.google.com/a/answer/7587183 - CIS Google Workspace Benchmark: https://www.cisecurity.org/benchmark/google_workspace - Reports API: https://developers.google.com/admin-sdk/reports/reference/rest