Implementing Data Access Governance with IAM and Cloud Storage

INTERMEDIATE

120 minutes

5 tasks

In this lab, you will explore how to implement governance policies for your data access in GCP by using Identity and Access Management (IAM) in conjunction with Cloud Storage. You will start by applying the principle of least privilege to Cloud Storage buckets and evaluate different storage classes. Furthermore, you will configure Cloud Storage lifecycle management policies to optimize storage costs. By the end of this lab, you will have a practical understanding of managing access to your data and economically managing storage lifecycle.

Scenario

Your company, DataShield Inc., manages sensitive customer data stored in Google Cloud Storage, and must ensure strict access control to comply with privacy regulations. They also need cost-efficient storage solutions for infrequent access data. The goal is to restrict access using IAM policies and optimize storage costs using lifecycle management.

Learning Objectives

Understand and implement IAM roles and policies for data access control
Explore and apply different Cloud Storage classes based on data access frequency
Configure lifecycle rules to manage storage costs effectively

tasks (5)

task 1: Assign IAM roles for Cloud Storage bucket access

15 min

task 2: Apply Cloud Storage classes based on the data access patterns

20 min

task 3: Configure lifecycle policies for Cloud Storage buckets

25 min

task 4: Evaluate storage cost-effectiveness using configured policies

30 min

task 5: Conclude with security implications and compliance check