Description

Introduction

Security and compliance are top priorities for organizations using cloud services. In this course, we will explore the best practices for ensuring that applications and data on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) are secure and comply with industry standards and regulations. We will cover topics such as identity and access management, network security, data protection, incident response, and regulatory compliance on GCP. The course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of how to secure your cloud environment, mitigate risks, and meet compliance requirements.

Prerequisites

Participants should have:

• Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts and Google Cloud Platform services.
• Familiarity with networking, data storage, and access control systems.
• Experience with basic security principles and practices.
• Knowledge of common industry regulations and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2) is beneficial but not required.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Security and Compliance on Google Cloud Platform
   1.1 Overview of GCP Security and Compliance Landscape
   1.2 Key Security and Compliance Tools on GCP
   1.3 Security-First Mindset for Cloud Computing
2. Identity and Access Management (IAM) on GCP
   2.1 Understanding Google Cloud IAM
   2.2 Managing Users, Groups, and Roles
   2.3 Best Practices for Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
   2.4 Using IAM Policies and Permissions for Least-Privilege Access
   2.5 Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on GCP
3. Network Security on Google Cloud
   3.1 Overview of Network Security in GCP
   3.2 Configuring VPCs and Subnets for Secure Communication
   3.3 Using Firewalls and Security Groups(Ref: Google Cloud BigQuery: Data Warehousing and Analytics)
   3.4 Implementing VPNs and Private Google Access
   3.5 Cloud Armor for DDoS Protection and WAF
4. Data Protection and Encryption on GCP
   4.1 Overview of Data Security on Google Cloud
   4.2 Encryption at Rest and in Transit
   4.3 Using Google Cloud Key Management for Encryption
   4.4 Managing Encryption Keys and Access Control
   4.5 Data Masking and Tokenization Strategies
5. Security Logging and Monitoring with Google Cloud
   5.1 Introduction to Google Cloud Logging and Monitoring
   5.2 Configuring Google Cloud Audit Logs
   5.3 Using Cloud Monitoring for Threat Detection
   5.4 Implementing Cloud Security Command Center (Cloud SCC)
   5.5 Setting Up Alerts and Automated Responses
6. Compliance and Regulatory Frameworks on GCP
   6.1 Overview of GCP Compliance Certifications
   6.2 GDPR Compliance on Google Cloud
   6.3 HIPAA Compliance on GCP
   6.4 SOC 2 and ISO 27001 Compliance on Google Cloud
   6.5 Understanding and Leveraging GCP’s Compliance Resources
7. Incident Response and Security Best Practices
   7.1 Developing a Cloud Security Incident Response Plan
   7.2 Detecting and Responding to Security Incidents
   7.3 Using Cloud Security Command Center for Incident Detection
   7.4 Automating Incident Response with Google Cloud Functions
   7.5 Forensic Analysis and Root Cause Investigation
8. Securing Application Deployment on GCP
   8.1 Securing Application Architectures on Google Cloud
   8.2 Protecting APIs with Google Cloud API Gateway
   8.3 Using Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy (IAP) for Secure Access
   8.4 Implementing Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Practices
   8.5 Best Practices for Container Security on GKE
9. Compliance Automation on Google Cloud
   9.1 Introduction to Compliance Automation
   9.2 Using Cloud Security and Compliance Tools for Automation
   9.3 Automating Infrastructure Security with Terraform and Google Cloud Deployment Manager
   9.4 Continuous Compliance Monitoring and Reporting
   9.5 Leveraging GCP for Proactive Risk Management
10. Building a Secure Google Cloud Environment: Hands-On Lab
    10.1 Lab: Setting Up IAM and Network Security Best Practices
    10.2 Lab: Implementing Data Encryption and Key Management
    10.3 Lab: Configuring Security Logging and Monitoring on GCP
    10.4 Lab: Conducting Compliance Audits and Reporting
    10.5 Lab: Developing Incident Response Automation with Cloud Functions

Conclusion

This course has provided an in-depth understanding of how to secure your Google Cloud Platform environment and maintain compliance with industry standards. By leveraging the security tools, best practices, and compliance resources available on GCP, you can protect your data, applications, and infrastructure while ensuring that your cloud environment meets regulatory requirements. With the skills learned in this course, you are now equipped to manage security risks effectively and implement best practices to safeguard your organization’s cloud assets.

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