Google Cloud Cyber Security Engineer

Course Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of cloud computing and services such as Compute Engine, App Engine, and Kubernetes Engine.
• Familiarity with networking concepts, such as IP addressing, firewalls, and VPNs, is recommended.
• Experience with security fundamentals, including encryption, identity management, and access control, is beneficial.
• Basic knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is recommended but not mandatory, as foundational concepts will be introduced in the course.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the Google Cloud Cyber Security Engineer course, you will be able to:

1. Understand the core principles of cloud security and the unique challenges of securing Google Cloud environments.
2. Implement security best practices for securing Google Cloud resources, including Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, and Cloud Storage.
3. Configure and manage Identity and Access Management (IAM) in GCP, ensuring proper user roles, permissions, and least privilege access control.
4. Protect sensitive data with encryption and key management using Cloud KMS (Key Management Service) and Cloud Identity.
5. Secure API endpoints and web applications deployed on Google Cloud, leveraging API Gateway and Cloud Armor for DDoS protection.
6. Implement firewalls, VPNs, and VPC (Virtual Private Cloud) configurations to secure network traffic and isolate cloud resources.
7. Monitor and detect security threats using Google Cloud Security Command Center, Cloud Audit Logs, and Cloud Monitoring.
8. Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on GCP environments to identify and mitigate potential security risks.
9. Respond to security incidents with Google Cloud's incident response tools, including Cloud Logging, Cloud Trace, and Cloud Functions for automation.
10. Leverage Security Center for centralized threat management, risk analysis, and remediation within your Google Cloud infrastructure.
11. Understand compliance and regulatory requirements for cloud security, including frameworks like GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2, and implement GCP security controls to ensure compliance.
12. Prepare for Google Cloud Certification as a Professional Cloud Security Engineer by gaining practical skills in securing cloud resources and handling cloud security challenges.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Cybersecurity professionals and cloud engineers who want to specialize in cloud security and protect Google Cloud environments.
• IT security architects looking to implement scalable, secure architectures using Google Cloud technologies.
• Cloud administrators and DevOps engineers responsible for managing security in cloud infrastructure and applications.
• Security consultants who want to understand and advise on securing cloud-native applications and services on Google Cloud.
• Network security professionals seeking to extend their expertise to cloud security and learn to secure GCP networks and services.
• Compliance officers and security managers who need to ensure data protection and security governance on Google Cloud.