File Sharing and File Storage Options shall be blocked
Description
By default, users can add external third-party storage providers like Google and Drobox to their Teams channels for file storage. Only managed, trusted providers should be allowed for data loss prevention purposes.
Policy
File Sharing and File Storage Options are disabled.
Licensing Considerations
Any Teams licensing supports this configuration.
Set Up Instructions
Resources:
Controlling Third Party Cloud Storage Access for Microsoft Teams | Practical365
To restrict file sharing and file storage options:
Go to the Microsoft Teams Admin Center
Choose Teams -> Teams Settings.
Under Files turn off all 3rd part file storage applications
Click Save
End-User Impact
Level: Low
This will very depending on the organization but in most cases, end-users should be leveraging native file storage options such as SharePoint or OneDrive. Ensure that end-users are not uploading files to 3rd parties before configuring this setting.
Tips
None Currently
PowerShell Scripts
Get-CsTeamsClientConfiguration (SkypeForBusiness) | Microsoft Learn
Set-CsTeamsClientConfiguration (SkypeForBusiness) | Microsoft Learn
Videos
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