Creating Comprehensive Dashboards for Security Operations

ADVANCED
180 minutes
5 tasks

In this lab, you will explore the creation of detailed dashboards to visualize and monitor security operations using Google Cloud's Security Operations suite. You will learn to integrate several services including Google Security Operations (Chronicle) and Looker Studio to deliver operational insights. As a Security Operations Engineer at a leading tech firm, your task involves designing dashboards that not only provide real-time visibility but also help anticipate security incidents. By crafting these dashboards, you will enhance the organization’s ability to respond swiftly to potential threats, improving resiliency and operational readiness.

Scenario

XYZ Tech is a global leader in innovative tech solutions. As security threats become more sophisticated, they need to improve their security visibility and responsiveness. The Chief Security Officer has tasked the Security Operations team, including you, to develop comprehensive dashboards that provide real-time security health metrics and historical data trends. The dashboards must be designed to support decision-making processes, particularly during security incidents.

Learning Objectives

  • Design and implement dashboards to visualize security metrics.
  • Use Looker Studio to configure and customize reports.
  • Integrate Google Security Operations (Chronicle) for security data insights.
  • Develop insights and recommendations based on dashboard data.

tasks (5)

task 1: Set up Looker Studio and connect to Google Security Operations

30 min

task 2: Design a Dashboard for Real-time Security Metrics

45 min

task 3: Customize Security Alerts Dashboard Using Looker Studio

35 min

task 4: Integrate Google Threat Intelligence into Dashboards

40 min

task 5: Optimize Dashboard Performance and Security

30 min

Prerequisites

  • Familiarity with Google Cloud Console
  • Basic understanding of Looker Studio
  • Knowledge of security operations principles

Skills Tested

Designing security dashboardsConfiguring data integrationsCustomizing alert thresholds and notificationsIntegrating threat intelligence feedsOptimizing dashboard performance and security
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