Managing Security in Google Cloud from Pluralsight

This self-paced training course gives participants broad study of security controls and techniques on Google Cloud. Through recorded lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on labs, participants explore and deploy the components of a secure Google Cloud solution, including Cloud Identity, Resource Manager, Cloud IAM, Virtual Private Cloud firewalls, Cloud Load Balancing, Cloud Peering, Cloud Interconnect, and VPC Service Controls.

This is the first course of the Security in Google Cloud series. After completing this course, enroll in the Security Best Practices in Google Cloud course.

What's inside

Syllabus

Welcome to Managing Security in Google Cloud

Foundations of Google Cloud Security

Securing Access to Google Cloud

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Configuring Virtual Private Cloud for Isolation and Security

Course Resources

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Covers tools and knowledge highly relevant to industry

Taught by recognized instructors from Google Cloud

Builds a strong foundation for security in Google Cloud

This course is part of a series on Security in Google Cloud, indicating comprehensiveness

Hands-on labs and interactive materials reinforce learning

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Managing Security in Google Cloud with these activities:

Review Security Concepts

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Refresh your knowledge of general security principles to set the stage for more advanced topics in the course.

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Review security models, such as CIA triad and zero-trust.
Identify common security threats and vulnerabilities.

Review Cloud Security Concepts

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Boost your understanding of fundamental security controls for Google Cloud before engaging with the course's primary content.

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Revisit the concepts of identity and access management (IAM), networking security, and data protection.
Explore best practices for securing cloud environments, including threat mitigation strategies.
Refresh your knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements, such as GDPR and HIPAA.

Deploy a secure Cloud Identity solution

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Create a Cloud Identity solution from the ground up to better understand how to configure and manage identity and access management in Google Cloud.

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Create a Cloud Identity directory.
Configure single sign-on (SSO) and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
Create and manage groups and users.
Use IAM to control access to Google Cloud resources.

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Hands-on VPC Configuration Practice

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Gain hands-on experience in configuring VPCs to secure your Google Cloud infrastructure.

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Set up a test environment with a VPC and subnets.
Create firewall rules to control traffic flow within the VPC.
Implement VPC peering to connect multiple VPCs within the same project or across projects.
Test your VPC configuration by simulating traffic and verifying security measures.

Follow Cloud Security Best Practices

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Supplement your course knowledge by exploring best practices and recommendations for securing cloud environments.

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Review Google's official security documentation and best practices.
Follow industry-recognized frameworks like SOC 2 and ISO 27001 for cloud security.
Seek guidance from Google Cloud Security experts through online forums and documentation.

Career center

Learners who complete Managing Security in Google Cloud will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Cloud Architect

A Cloud Architect is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining cloud computing solutions. This course can help you become a Cloud Architect by providing you with a comprehensive understanding of Google Cloud security controls and techniques. You will learn how to deploy and configure the components of a secure Google Cloud solution, including Cloud Identity, Resource Manager, Cloud IAM, Virtual Private Cloud firewalls, and VPC Service Controls. This knowledge will help you to design and implement secure cloud solutions that meet the needs of your business.

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Cloud Security Analyst

A Cloud Security Analyst is responsible for monitoring and analyzing cloud computing environments for security threats. This course can help you become a Cloud Security Analyst by providing you with a comprehensive understanding of Google Cloud security controls and techniques. You will learn how to deploy and configure the components of a secure Google Cloud solution, including Cloud Identity, Resource Manager, Cloud IAM, Virtual Private Cloud firewalls, and VPC Service Controls. This knowledge will help you to detect and respond to security threats in cloud computing environments.

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Information Security Analyst

An Information Security Analyst is responsible for protecting an organization's information assets from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course can help you become an Information Security Analyst by providing you with a comprehensive understanding of Google Cloud security controls and techniques. You will learn how to deploy and configure the components of a secure Google Cloud solution, including Cloud Identity, Resource Manager, Cloud IAM, Virtual Private Cloud firewalls, and VPC Service Controls. This knowledge will help you to identify and mitigate security risks and protect your organization's information assets.

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Security Consultant

A Security Consultant is responsible for advising organizations on how to protect their information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course can help you become a Security Consultant by providing you with a comprehensive understanding of Google Cloud security controls and techniques. You will learn how to deploy and configure the components of a secure Google Cloud solution, including Cloud Identity, Resource Manager, Cloud IAM, Virtual Private Cloud firewalls, and VPC Service Controls. This knowledge will help you to develop and implement security solutions that meet the needs of your clients.

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Security Engineer

A Security Engineer is responsible for protecting an organization's information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course can help you become a Security Engineer by providing you with a comprehensive understanding of Google Cloud security controls and techniques. You will learn how to deploy and configure the components of a secure Google Cloud solution, including Cloud Identity, Resource Manager, Cloud IAM, Virtual Private Cloud firewalls, and VPC Service Controls. This knowledge will help you to identify and mitigate security risks and protect your organization's information systems.

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Cloud Security Architect

A Cloud Security Architect is responsible for designing and implementing security solutions for cloud computing environments. This course can help you become a Cloud Security Architect by providing you with a comprehensive understanding of Google Cloud security controls and techniques. You will learn how to deploy and configure the components of a secure Google Cloud solution, including Cloud Identity, Resource Manager, Cloud IAM, Virtual Private Cloud firewalls, and VPC Service Controls. This knowledge will help you to build and maintain secure cloud solutions that meet the needs of your business.

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DevOps Engineer

A DevOps Engineer is responsible for bridging the gap between development and operations teams. This course can help you become a DevOps Engineer by providing you with a broad understanding of Google Cloud security controls and techniques. You will learn how to deploy and configure the components of a secure Google Cloud solution, including Cloud Identity, Resource Manager, Cloud IAM, Virtual Private Cloud firewalls, and VPC Service Controls. This knowledge will help you to work with both development and operations teams to build and maintain secure cloud solutions.

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Security Auditor

A Security Auditor is responsible for evaluating an organization's security posture and identifying areas for improvement. This course can help you become a Security Auditor by providing you with a comprehensive understanding of Google Cloud security controls and techniques. You will learn how to deploy and configure the components of a secure Google Cloud solution, including Cloud Identity, Resource Manager, Cloud IAM, Virtual Private Cloud firewalls, and VPC Service Controls. This knowledge will help you to assess the security of cloud computing environments and identify areas for improvement.

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Cloud Security Engineer

A Cloud Security Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing security controls for cloud computing environments. This course can help you become a Cloud Security Engineer by providing you with a comprehensive understanding of Google Cloud security controls and techniques. You will learn how to deploy and configure the components of a secure Google Cloud solution, including Cloud Identity, Resource Manager, Cloud IAM, Virtual Private Cloud firewalls, and VPC Service Controls. This knowledge will help you to build and maintain secure cloud solutions that meet the needs of your business.

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Network Security Engineer

A Network Security Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing security controls for network infrastructure. This course can help you become a Network Security Engineer by providing you with a comprehensive understanding of Google Cloud security controls and techniques. You will learn how to deploy and configure the components of a secure Google Cloud solution, including Cloud Identity, Resource Manager, Cloud IAM, Virtual Private Cloud firewalls, and VPC Service Controls. This knowledge will help you to build and maintain secure network infrastructure.

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Cloud Administrator

A Cloud Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining cloud computing environments. This course can help you become a Cloud Administrator by providing you with a comprehensive understanding of Google Cloud security controls and techniques. You will learn how to deploy and configure the components of a secure Google Cloud solution, including Cloud Identity, Resource Manager, Cloud IAM, Virtual Private Cloud firewalls, and VPC Service Controls. This knowledge will help you to manage and maintain cloud computing environments in a secure manner.

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Cloud Developer

A Cloud Developer is responsible for developing and deploying applications on cloud computing platforms. This course can help you become a Cloud Developer by providing you with a comprehensive understanding of Google Cloud security controls and techniques. You will learn how to develop and deploy applications on Google Cloud in a secure manner.

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Data Scientist

A Data Scientist is responsible for developing and implementing data science models to solve business problems. This course may be useful for you if you are interested in becoming a Data Scientist. You will learn how to use Google Cloud security controls and techniques to protect data in the cloud.

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Data Analyst

A Data Analyst is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to provide insights to businesses. This course may be useful for you if you are interested in becoming a Data Analyst. You will learn how to use Google Cloud security controls and techniques to protect data in the cloud.

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Machine Learning Engineer

A Machine Learning Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing machine learning models to solve business problems. This course may be useful for you if you are interested in becoming a Machine Learning Engineer. You will learn how to use Google Cloud security controls and techniques to protect data in the cloud.

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