Google Cloud Security Fundamentals
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Google Cloud Security Fundamentals
Build your understanding of Google Cloud security. Learn to control access, manage identities, and safeguard data in GCP.
Get the essential skills required to secure a Google Cloud environment effectively.
Self-Paced
Mentored
Beginner
This course is part of a program:
It is not possible to enroll for individual courses on this program. If you wish to take this course, please enroll for the full program.
Businesses prioritize security on Google Cloud to safeguard valuable assets and maintain the confidentiality of sensitive data. This means that professionals with Google Cloud security knowledge are in high demand. This Google Cloud Security Fundamentals course is specifically designed to help professionals, who are new to cloud security within the Google Cloud Platform (GCP), to build critical in-demand skills.
During this course, you will explore essential concepts and practices that are vital for safeguarding cloud infrastructure. You will look at Cloud IAM: Qwik Start and discover how to control access to GCP resources securely. And you will investigate IAM custom roles and learn how to tailor permissions to fit an organization's unique requirements.
Then you will look at service accounts and roles, gaining insights into delegation and fine-grained control over cloud resources. You will master user authentication with Identity-Aware Proxy to ensure secure access to applications and services. Plus, you will get started with Cloud KMS, where you will learn to manage cryptographic keys to maintain data integrity and confidentiality.
Overall, by the end of this course, you will have a solid understanding of foundational Google Cloud Security Principles. Plus, you will have valuable skills you can highlight on your resume and LinkedIn profile.
This course comprises four purposely designed modules that take you on a carefully defined learning journey. If you are thinking about taking the course separately, it is worth noting that it is part of the Google Cloud Security Engineer Program. So, you may want to consider enrolling for this program rather than just enrolling for one course at a time.
It is a self-paced course, which means it is not run to a fixed schedule with regard to completing modules or submitting assignments. It is anticipated that it will take about seven hours to complete. However, as long as the course is completed by the end of your enrollment, you can work at your own pace. And dont worry, youre not alone! You will be encouraged to stay connected with your learning community and mentors through the course discussion space.
The materials for each module are accessible from the start of the course and will remain available for the duration of your enrollment. Methods of learning and assessment will include reading material, hands-on labs, and online exams questions.
Once you have successfully completed the course, you will earn your Certificate of Completion.
You will be able to:
- Set up Google Cloud IAM.
- Configure IAM policies.
- Customize IAM roles.
- Manage service accounts and roles.
- Manage user authentication with Identity-Aware Proxy (IAP).
- Use Cloud Key Management Service (KMS)
- Apply foundational cloud security best practices
- Cloud administrators and security analysts seeking to enhance their security skills.
- Individuals looking to expand their knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) security.
- Professionals preparing for cloud security certification exams such as Google Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Engineer or Google Cloud Certified - Professional Cloud Security Engineer.
Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts.
Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services and navigation.
Knowledge of fundamental networking principles.
Familiarity with GCP Console or command-line interface (CLI).
Course Outline
Earn your certificate
Once you have completed this course, you will earn your certificate.
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About this course
04 Modules
07 Skills
Includes
Discussion space
05 Labs
05 Exercises
01 Quiz
02 Videos
Create
Custom IAM roles
Configured service accounts
Implemented Identity-Aware Proxy (IAP)
Encrypted data with Cloud KMS
Developed IAM policies
Exercises to explore
Set up IAM policies
Create custom roles
Configure service accounts
Implement Identity-Aware Proxy (IAP)
Use Cloud KMS
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