Designing and Configuring a Secure Log Ingestion Pipeline in Google Cloud

ADVANCED
180 minutes
5 tasks

In this hands-on lab, you will learn how to design and implement a secure log ingestion pipeline using Google Cloud's Security Operations services. You will configure ingestion pipelines in Google SecOps and Security Command Center (SCC) to handle various security log sources. The lab will cover optimal data collection strategies to enhance performance and manage costs effectively. Additionally, you will modify existing parsers to normalize data and implement entity baseline settings to maintain robust security operations.

Scenario

AcmeCorp, a leading provider in cloud security solutions, aims to enhance its security operations center efficiency by implementing a robust log ingestion pipeline. With increasing cyber threats, AcmeCorp needs to collect and analyze vast amounts of security data from multiple sources. Your task is to design a scalable ingestion strategy using Google Cloud tools to optimize log processing, storage, and security analytics.

Learning Objectives

  • Configure a secure log ingestion pipeline in Google SecOps.
  • Modify parsers for data normalization to improve log coherence.
  • Optimize the log ingestion process to enhance cost-efficiency.
  • Implement entity baselines using Google Cloud telemetry.

tasks (5)

task 1: Set Up Google Security Operations Center in your project

30 min

task 2: Configure Parser for Data Normalization

35 min

task 3: Optimize Ingestion Pipeline for Cost Efficiency

30 min

task 4: Establish Entity Baselines with Google Cloud Telemetry

40 min

task 5: Integrate Threat Intelligence for Enhanced Security Context

45 min

Prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of Google Cloud IAM roles.
  • Familiarity with log parsing and normalization concepts.
  • Knowledge of telemetry data usage in security operations.

Skills Tested

Configure log ingestion pipelines in Google SecOps and SCC.Modify parsers for data normalization.Optimize log ingestion for cost and performance.Establish entity baselines with telemetry data.Integrate GTI threat intelligence in alerts.