Description

Introduction of Google Infrastructure &Security Management

Google Infrastructure &Security Management course is a deep insights into managing and securing infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This course covers core concepts, tools, and best practices for building, securing, and optimizing cloud environments.

Prerequisites

• Familiarity with cloud computing fundamentals.
• Basic understanding of networking and IT security concepts.
• Prior experience with GCP is helpful but not mandatory.

Table of contents

1. Overview of Google Cloud Infrastructure
   1.1 Understanding GCP Global Infrastructure: Regions, Zones, and Networks
   1.2 Core Services Overview: Compute, Storage, and Networking
   1.3 Billing, Quotas, and Resource Management
2. Google Cloud Security Fundamentals
   2.1 Shared Responsibility Model in GCP
   2.2 Identity and Access Management (IAM)
   2.3 Encryption in Transit and At Rest: Key Management with Cloud KMS
3. Network and Application Security
   3.1 Configuring Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) for Secure Access(Ref: Building a Secure Cloud: Architecting for Security in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud)
   3.2 Network Firewalls, Security Rules, and Load Balancers
   3.3 Securing APIs with Cloud Endpoints and Apigee
4. Securing Workloads and Applications
   4.1 Container Security with GKE and Anthos
   4.2 Building and Deploying Secure Serverless Applications
   4.3 Hardening VM Instances and OS-level Security
5. Compliance and Governance
   5.1 Policy Enforcement with Organization Policies
   5.2 Meeting Compliance Requirements: PCI-DSS, GDPR, and HIPAA
   5.3 Monitoring Compliance with Cloud Security Command Center
6. Monitoring, Logging, and Incident Management
   6.1 Cloud Operations Suite: Monitoring, Logging, and Trace
   6.2 Setting Up Alerts and Dashboards for Proactive Security
   6.3 Managing Incidents with Security Command Center and Cloud Pub/Sub
7. Advanced Security Practices
   7.1 DDoS Protection with Cloud Armor
   7.2 Implementing Zero Trust Architecture
   7.3 Automating Security Workflows with Cloud Functions and Pub/Sub
8. Capstone Project
   8.1 Designing a Secure, Scalable GCP Architecture
   8.2 Implementing Security Best Practices Across Services
   8.3 Validating Security and Compliance with GCP Tools

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