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Understanding Cloud Security Basics in GCP

BEGINNER
100 minutes
5 tasks

This atelier introduces the fundamental concepts of cloud security within Google Cloud Platform, focusing on the principles and practices that secure cloud infrastructure and services.

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Scenario

You are a junior cloud engineer tasked with explaining the basics of cloud security to a team transitioning from on-premises infrastructure to Google Cloud.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the difference between cloud security and traditional security models.
  • Learn the importance of Google's trusted infrastructure.
  • Explore the role of encryption in Google Cloud.

tasks (5)

task 1: Discover the Shared Responsibility Model in Google Cloud.

15 min

task 2: Explore Google Cloud's encryption practices for data protection.

20 min

task 3: Identify Google's security and compliance controls.

20 min

task 4: Demonstrate understanding of Google's defense-in-depth strategy.

20 min

task 5: Understand the role of IAM and 2SV in securing networks.

25 min

Prerequisites

  • •Basic understanding of cloud concepts

Skills Tested

Understanding cloud security conceptsDescribing Google Cloud’s security infrastructureExplaining IAM roles and 2SV

References

    Understanding Cloud Security Basics in GCP - Hands-On Lab - CertiPass