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This is a self-paced lab that takes place in the Google Cloud console. In this lab you'll work with advanced features of Google Cloud Security and Privacy APIs, including setting up a secure Cloud Storage bucket, managing keys and encrypted data using Key Management Storage, and viewing Cloud Storage audit logs.

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Getting Started with Cloud KMS

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Covers advanced features of Cloud Storage, Key Management Service, and audit logs
Features an in-depth lab
Suitable for learners with a basic understanding of Google Cloud
Taught by Google Cloud Training, providing expertise and credibility
Offers self-paced learning for flexibility

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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 Getting Started with Cloud KMS with these activities:
Review data security principles
Knowing the principles of data security will prepare you to understand and learn about the security features that Google Cloud Platform offers.
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  • Begin with the official Google Cloud Security documentation on data protection.
  • Skim through the CISA framework for secure software development.
Compile resources for Cloud Security
Compiling a list of tools and resources will help you to find what you need to implement security in your Google Cloud projects now and in the future.
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  • Make a list of tools that you use for Cloud Security
  • Add to the list as you learn about new tools
  • Categorize and organize the tools.
Review Google Cloud Security and Privacy APIs Documentation
Familiarize yourself with the documentation for Google Cloud Security and Privacy APIs to gain a comprehensive understanding of their features and usage.
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  • Visit the official Google Cloud Security and Privacy APIs documentation website.
  • Review the API reference documentation for Key Management Service (KMS).
  • Explore the documentation for Cloud Storage APIs, focusing on security and privacy aspects.
  • Examine the documentation for Cloud Audit Logs API to understand how to view and analyze audit logs for Cloud Storage.
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Discuss Data Security Best Practices
Data Security Best Practices are critical to know as you begin working with Google Cloud. This activity will help you learn about them and discuss with a peer
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  • Review Data Security Best Practices.
  • Find a peer to discuss these best practices with.
  • Share your knowledge and experiences with each other.
Use Cloud KMS to encrypt data in Python
Key Management Service (KMS) is a critical part of securing Google Cloud applications. This tutorial will help you learn how to use it.
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  • Follow the official guide to encrypt data using Python client library.
  • Check the documentation on how to manage encryption keys
Secure a project with Cloud IAM
IAM is a critical component for securing Google Cloud Projects. This activity will help you learn how to control access to resources.
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  • Create a new project in the Google Cloud Console.
  • Create a service account.
  • Use IAM to grant the service account access to the project.
  • Test that the service account has access to the resources it needs.
Complete Hands-on Labs on Google Cloud Security and Privacy
Reinforce your understanding of Google Cloud Security and Privacy APIs by completing hands-on labs that provide practical experience with the concepts.
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  • Set up your Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environment and create a project.
  • Follow the instructions in the lab guide to configure Cloud Storage bucket security settings.
  • Create and manage encryption keys using Key Management Service (KMS).
  • Encrypt and decrypt data using the KMS encryption keys.
  • View and analyze Cloud Storage audit logs to monitor security events.
Set up audit logging for Cloud Storage bucket
One of the key parts of securing your systems and resources is to have audit logs. This will help you to have a record of all actions taken on your resources.
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  • Make sure you enable audit logging for your Cloud Storage.
  • Create a Cloud Storage bucket.
  • Configure an audit log sink to export logs to a Cloud Storage bucket.
Participate in a Cloud Security and Privacy Hackathon
Challenge yourself and showcase your skills by participating in a cloud security and privacy hackathon, where you can solve real-world security problems in a collaborative environment.
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  • Find and register for a reputable cloud security and privacy hackathon.
  • Form a team or work individually on a specific security challenge.
  • Develop and implement innovative solutions to address the challenge.
  • Present your solution to the hackathon judges.
Develop a Cybersecurity Plan for a Cloud Storage Deployment
Apply your knowledge to a real-world scenario by creating a cybersecurity plan that outlines strategies and measures to protect a Cloud Storage deployment.
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  • Identify potential security risks and threats to the Cloud Storage deployment.
  • Research and select appropriate security controls and technologies to mitigate the identified risks.
  • Develop a comprehensive cybersecurity plan that documents the security measures, policies, and procedures.
  • Implement the cybersecurity plan and monitor its effectiveness.
Contribute to open source data security projects
Contributing to open source projects is a great way to learn about data security and to give back to the community.
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  • Find an open source data security project that you are interested in.
  • Read the project documentation and contribute in a meaningful way.
Write a blog post about data security for Google Cloud
Writing a blog post about data security will help you learn to write about complex security topics and help others learn about them as well.
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  • Choose a topic related to data security for Google Cloud.
  • Research the topic and write a blog post that is informative and engaging.
  • Share your blog post with others.

Career center

Learners who complete Getting Started with Cloud KMS will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Cloud Security Analyst
Cloud Security Analysts are responsible for securing an organization's cloud-based systems and data. Taking this course can help prepare you for this role by providing you with a foundation in Google Cloud Security and Privacy APIs. You will learn how to set up a secure Cloud Storage bucket, manage keys and encrypted data using Key Management Storage, and view Cloud Storage audit logs. This knowledge and experience can be valuable for any aspiring Cloud Security Analyst.
Security Architect
Security Architects are responsible for designing and implementing an organization's security strategy. This course can help prepare you for this role by providing you with a foundation in Google Cloud Security and Privacy APIs. You will learn how to set up a secure Cloud Storage bucket, manage keys and encrypted data using Key Management Storage, and view Cloud Storage audit logs. This knowledge and experience can be valuable for any aspiring Security Architect.
Data Security Analyst
Data Security Analysts are responsible for protecting an organization's data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course can help prepare you for this role by providing you with a foundation in Google Cloud Security and Privacy APIs. You will learn how to set up a secure Cloud Storage bucket, manage keys and encrypted data using Key Management Storage, and view Cloud Storage audit logs. This knowledge and experience can be valuable for any aspiring Data Security Analyst.
Privacy Engineer
Privacy Engineers are responsible for designing and implementing privacy controls to protect an organization's data. This course can help prepare you for this role by providing you with a foundation in Google Cloud Security and Privacy APIs. You will learn how to set up a secure Cloud Storage bucket, manage keys and encrypted data using Key Management Storage, and view Cloud Storage audit logs. This knowledge and experience can be valuable for any aspiring Privacy Engineer.
Information Security Analyst
Information Security Analysts are responsible for protecting an organization's information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course can help prepare you for this role by providing you with a foundation in Google Cloud Security and Privacy APIs. You will learn how to set up a secure Cloud Storage bucket, manage keys and encrypted data using Key Management Storage, and view Cloud Storage audit logs. This knowledge and experience can be valuable for any aspiring Information Security Analyst.
Security Consultant
Security Consultants help organizations to identify and mitigate security risks. This course can help prepare you for this role by providing you with a foundation in Google Cloud Security and Privacy APIs. You will learn how to set up a secure Cloud Storage bucket, manage keys and encrypted data using Key Management Storage, and view Cloud Storage audit logs. This knowledge and experience can be valuable for any aspiring Security Consultant.
Cloud Engineer
Cloud Engineers are responsible for designing, building, and maintaining cloud-based systems. This course can help prepare you for this role by providing you with a foundation in Google Cloud Security and Privacy APIs. You will learn how to set up a secure Cloud Storage bucket, manage keys and encrypted data using Key Management Storage, and view Cloud Storage audit logs. This knowledge and experience can be valuable for any aspiring Cloud Engineer.
Data Engineer
Data Engineers are responsible for designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines. This course can help prepare you for this role by providing you with a foundation in Google Cloud Security and Privacy APIs. You will learn how to set up a secure Cloud Storage bucket, manage keys and encrypted data using Key Management Storage, and view Cloud Storage audit logs. This knowledge and experience can be valuable for any aspiring Data Engineer.
DevOps Engineer
DevOps Engineers are responsible for bridging the gap between development and operations teams. This course can help prepare you for this role by providing you with a foundation in Google Cloud Security and Privacy APIs. You will learn how to set up a secure Cloud Storage bucket, manage keys and encrypted data using Key Management Storage, and view Cloud Storage audit logs. This knowledge and experience can be valuable for any aspiring DevOps Engineer.
Software Engineer
Software Engineers are responsible for designing, building, and maintaining software applications. This course may be useful for aspiring Software Engineers by providing them with a foundation in Google Cloud Security and Privacy APIs. While this course does not teach software engineering fundamentals, it can help Software Engineers to secure their applications and data.
Database Administrator
Database Administrators are responsible for managing and maintaining databases. This course may be useful for aspiring Database Administrators by providing them with a foundation in Google Cloud Security and Privacy APIs. While this course does not teach database administration fundamentals, it can help Database Administrators to secure their databases and data.
Network Administrator
Network Administrators are responsible for managing and maintaining computer networks. This course may be useful for aspiring Network Administrators by providing them with a foundation in Google Cloud Security and Privacy APIs. While this course does not teach network administration fundamentals, it can help Network Administrators to secure their networks and data.
Systems Administrator
Systems Administrators are responsible for managing and maintaining computer systems. This course may be useful for aspiring Systems Administrators by providing them with a foundation in Google Cloud Security and Privacy APIs. While this course does not teach systems administration fundamentals, it can help Systems Administrators to secure their systems and data.
Incident Responder
Incident Responders are responsible for responding to security incidents. This course may be useful for aspiring Incident Responders by providing them with a foundation in Google Cloud Security and Privacy APIs. While this course does not teach incident response fundamentals, it can help Incident Responders to secure their systems and data.
Security Operations Analyst
Security Operations Analysts are responsible for monitoring and responding to security incidents. This course may be useful for aspiring Security Operations Analysts by providing them with a foundation in Google Cloud Security and Privacy APIs. While this course does not teach security operations fundamentals, it can help Security Operations Analysts to secure their systems and data.

Reading list

We've selected six books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Getting Started with Cloud KMS.
Provides a step-by-step guide to securing Cloud Storage buckets using Cloud KMS, including topics such as key management, encryption, and access control.
Covers the fundamentals of data security in the cloud. It discusses topics such as data classification, data encryption, and data access control. This book will help you to protect your data from unauthorized access and disclosure.
Covers the fundamentals of cloud auditing and logging. It discusses topics such as auditing tools, log analysis, and security monitoring. This book will help you to track and monitor your cloud activity to detect suspicious activity.
Presents a holistic approach to cloud security. It discusses topics such as cloud security governance, risk management, and security best practices. This book will help you to improve the security of your cloud infrastructure and applications.
Provides a comprehensive overview of cloud computing security. It discusses topics such as cloud security models, security threats, and security countermeasures. This book valuable resource for anyone who is interested in cloud security.
Practices practical advice on how to secure cloud environments. It provides a step-by-step approach to developing and implementing a cloud security plan. It valuable resource for anyone who is responsible for securing cloud infrastructure or applications.

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