Communication with KACLS
Google Workspace can communicate with KACLS for encryption and decryption of data, as described below.
Google Drive
Google Workspace can communicate with KACLS for encryption and decryption of files on Google Drive. Whenever a new file (Blank encrypted document) is created or updated, its data is encrypted automatically.
Also, when a new file is uploaded (using Drive > File upload > Encrypt and upload), the file is encrypted and uploaded. When an existing encrypted file is opened, its data is decrypted for authenticated end users.
Google Meet
Google Workspace can communicate with KACLS for encryption and decryption of calls over Google Meet (using Meet > New meeting > Video call options > Security > Add encryption).
Whenever an authenticated host initiates an encrypted call, the call data is encrypted automatically. The call data is automatically decrypted for authenticated participants.
Google Calendar
Google Workspace can communicate with KACLS for encryption and decryption of Google Calendar event data such as description, attachments, etc. (using Calendar > Create). Turn on the encryption toggle.
Whenever an authenticated host creates a Calendar event, the event description and attachments are encrypted automatically. The event data is automatically decrypted for authenticated recipients.
While creating the event, you can also add an encrypted Google Meet call by clicking Add Google Meet video conferencing.
Gmail
Google Workspace can communicate with KACLS for encryption and decryption of Gmail messages. (using Gmail > Compose). Click the Message security icon and Turn on the encryption.
Whenever an authenticated user composes an email message, the message details are encrypted automatically. The encrypted Gmail message is automatically decrypted for authenticated recipients.
Note
If a key pair already exists, a new key pair cannot be inserted. To insert a new key pair, the existing key pair must first be deleted. The existing key pair can only be deleted if it is disabled for more than 30 days.