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Overview

This training course gives you a broad study of security controls and techniques in Google Cloud. Through lectures, demonstrations, and labs, you explore and deploy the components of a secure Google Cloud solution. You use services including Cloud Identity, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Load Balancing, Cloud IDS, Web Security Scanner, BeyondCorp Enterprise, and Cloud DNS.
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What You'll Learn

  • Identify the foundations of Google Cloud security.
  • Manage administration identities with Google Cloud.
  • Implement user administration with Identity and Access Management (IAM).
  • Configure Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs) for isolation, security, and logging.
  • Apply techniques and best practices for securely managing Compute Engine.
  • Apply techniques and best practices for securely managing Google Cloud data.
  • Apply techniques and best practices for securing Google Cloud applications.
  • Apply techniques and best practices for securing Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) resources.
  • Manage protection against distributed denial-of-service attacks (DDoS).
  • Manage content-related vulnerabilities.
  • Implement Google Cloud monitoring, logging, auditing, and scanning solutions

Who Should Attend

  • Cloud information security analysts, architects, and engineers
  • Information security or cybersecurity specialists
  • Cloud infrastructure architects
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Prerequisites

  • Prior completion of the Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure course or equivalent experience.
  • Prior completion of the Networking in Google Cloud course or equivalent experience.
  • Knowledge of foundational concepts in information security, through experience or online training such as SANS SEC301: Introduction to Cyber Security.
  • Basic proficiency with command-line tools and Linux operating system environments.
  • Systems Operations experience, including deploying and managing applications, either on-premises or in a public cloud environment.
  • Reading comprehension of code in Python or Javascript.
  • Basic understanding of Kubernetes terminology (preferred but not required)

Learning Journey

Want to boost your career in Google Cloud? Click on the roles below to see the learning pathways, specially designed to give you the skills to succeed.

  • Administrator
  • Cloud Security Engineer
  • Security Analyst

Administrator

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Fundamentals

GCPCIN : Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure

Course Duration

1 Day

Certification

Intermediate

GCPNET : Networking in Google Cloud v3.0

Course Duration

2 Days

Certification

Expert

GCSEC : Security in Google Cloud Platform

Course Duration

3 Days

Certification

Cloud Security Engineer

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Fundamentals

GCPCIN : Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure

Course Duration

1 Day

Certification

Intermediate

GCPNET : Networking in Google Cloud v3.0

Course Duration

2 Days

Certification

Expert

GCSEC : Security in Google Cloud Platform

Course Duration

3 Days

Certification

Security Analyst

Average Salary: 1000

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Fundamentals

GCPCIN : Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure

Course Duration

1 Day

Certification

Intermediate

GCPNET : Networking in Google Cloud v3.0

Course Duration

2 Days

Certification

Expert

GCSEC : Security in Google Cloud Platform

Course Duration

3 Days

Certification

Module 1: Foundations of Google Cloud Security

  • The approach of Google Cloud to security
  • The shared security responsibility model
  • Threats mitigated by Google and Google Cloud
  • Access transparency

Module 2: Securing Access to Google Cloud

  • Cloud Identity
  • Google Cloud Directory Sync
  • Managed Microsoft AD
  • Google authentication versus SAML-based SSO
  • Identity Platform
  • Authentication best practices

Module 3: Identity and Access Management (IAM)

  • Resource Manager
  • IAM roles
  • Service accounts
  • IAM and Organization policies
  • Workload identity federation
  • Policy Intelligence

Module 4: Configuring Virtual Private Cloud for Isolation and Security

  • VPC firewalls
  • Load balancing and SSL policies
  • Cloud Interconnect
  • VPC Network Peering
  • VPC Service Controls
  • Access Context Manager
  • VPC Flow Logs
  • Cloud IDS

Module 5: Securing Compute Engine: Techniques and Best Practices

  • Service accounts, IAM roles, and API scopes
  • Managing VM logins
  • Organization policy controls
  • Shielded VMs and Confidential VMs
  • Certificate Authority Service
  • Compute Engine best practices

Module 6: Securing Cloud Data: Techniques and Best Practices

  • Cloud Storage IAM permissions and ACLs
  • Auditing cloud data
  • Signed URLs and policy documents
  • Encrypting with Customer-managed encryption keys (CMEK) and Customer
  • supplied encryption keys (CSEK)
  • Cloud HSM
  • BigQuery IAM roles and authorized views
  • Storage best practices
  • Storage best practices

Module 7: Securing Applications: Techniques and Best Practices

  • Types of application security vulnerabilities
  • Web Security Scanner
  • Threat: Identity and OAuth phishing
  • Identity-Aware Proxy
  • Secret Manager

Module 8: Securing Google Kubernetes Engine: Techniques and Best Practices

  • Types of application security vulnerabilities
  • Web Security Scanner
  • Threat: Identity and OAuth phishing
  • Identity-Aware Proxy
  • Secret Manager

Module 9: Protecting against Distributed Denial-of-Service Attacks (DDoS)

  • How DDoS attacks work
  • Google Cloud mitigations
  • Types of complementary partner products

Module 10: Content-Related Vulnerabilities: Techniques and Best Practices

  • Threat: Ransomware
  • Ransomware mitigations
  • Threats: data misuse, privacy violations, sensitive content
  • Content-related mitigation
  • Redacting Sensitive Data with the DLP API

Module 11: Monitoring, Logging, Auditing, and Scanning

  • Security Command Center
  • Cloud Monitoring and Cloud Logging
  • Cloud Audit Logs
  • Cloud security automation

This course is not associated with any certification.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Why get Google Cloud Platform (GCP) certified?

    Google Cloud certifications validate your expertise in cloud technologies and your proficiency in using Google Cloud Platform's vast array of services.

    These certifications are recognized globally and highly sought after by employers, as they demonstrate your ability to design, develop, and manage scalable and secure cloud solutions on GCP.

    Google Cloud-certified professionals are in high demand, opening doors to new career opportunities and higher earning potential.

  • What to expect for the examination?

    Google Cloud offers a variety of certification exams across different levels (Foundational, Associate, and Professional) covering various job roles and specializations.

    The exams typically consist of multiple-choice and multiple-select questions, as well as scenario-based questions that assess your ability to apply your knowledge in real-world situations.

    Note: Certification requirements and policies may be updated by Google Cloud from time to time. We apologize for any discrepancies; do get in touch with us if you have any questions.

  • How long is Google Cloud Platform (GCP) certification valid for?

    Most Google Cloud certifications, including Professional-level certifications, are valid for two years from the date of passing the exam.

    The Cloud Digital Leader and Associate Cloud Engineer certifications are valid for three years from the date of passing the exam.

    To maintain your certification, you will need to recertify by passing the latest version of the same exam or an equivalent higher-level certification exam before your current certification expires.

    You will receive a notification from Google Cloud prior to your certification's expiration date.

    Note: Certification requirements and policies may be updated by Google Cloud from time to time. We apologize for any discrepancies; do get in touch with us if you have any questions.

  • Why take this course with Trainocate?

    Here’s what sets us apart:

    - Global Reach, Localized Accessibility: Benefit from our geographically diverse training hubs in 24 countries (and counting!).

    - Top-Rated Instructors: Our team of subject matter experts (with high average CSAT and MTM scores) are passionate to help you accelerate your digital transformation.

    - Customized Training Solutions: Choose from on-site, virtual classrooms, or self-paced learning to fit your organization and individual needs.

    - Experiential Learning: Dive into interactive training with our curated lesson plans. Participate in hands-on labs, solve real-world challenges, and take on comprehensive assessments.

    - Learn From The Best: With 30+ authorized training partnerships and countless awards from Microsoft, AWS, Google – you're guaranteed learning from the industry's elite.

    - Your Bridge To Success: We provide up-to-date course materials, helpful exam guides, and dedicated support to validate your expertise and elevate your career.

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