Building and Securing Networks in Google Cloud
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Building and Securing Networks in Google Cloud
Build highly sought-after skills in Google Cloud security. Learn how to navigate complex cloud environments confidently and gain valuable practical experience through hands-on labs.
Take your Google Cloud Platform competencies to the next level today and become the go-to in the market.
Self-Paced
Mentored
Intermediate
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.
With the demand for Google Cloud growing fast, talented professionals with a good grasp of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) are in high demand. This course is ideal for techies looking to extend their GCP skills to include infrastructure security.
During this course, you will explore vital aspects of network management, including creating and controlling access. You will look at VPC networks and how to establish VPC network peering for seamless communication between networks. You will learn how to configure Private Google Access and you will look at Cloud NAT for enhanced security and connectivity.
Through a series of hands-on labs, you will gain practical experience in network configuration and security measures within Google Cloud Platform. Plus, you will master the essential techniques required to build robust, secure, and scalable networks in Google Cloud.
Overall, by the end of this course, you will be able to manage complex network architectures with confidence. Plus, you will have highly desirable skills in network administration in Google Cloud you can highlight on your resume.
If you're keen to then extend your skills further, we recommend that you also enroll for the next course in this series - Networking and Security Management in Google Cloud - which looks at configuring IAM permissions, analyzing network traffic, how to optimize network spend, set up high availability VPNs, and implement cloud-based intrusion detection systems.
This course comprises three 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:
- Create and manage VPC networks.
- Control access with firewall rules and IAM.
- Establish VPC network peering.
- Configure Private Google Access and Cloud NAT.
- Design secure and scalable network infrastructures in Google Cloud.
This course is ideal for:
- Cloud practitioners seeking to advance their knowledge in network administration within Google Cloud Platform.
- IT professionals aiming to specialize in cloud infrastructure and network security.
- System administrators transitioning to cloud-based environments.
- Network engineers interested in expanding their skills to include cloud networking technologies.
- Students or individuals pursuing a career in cloud computing, network administration, or cybersecurity.
Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform fundamentals
Basic understanding of networking concepts such as IP addressing, subnets, and routing.
Proficiency in using command-line interface tools or Google Cloud SDK.
Course Outline
Earn your certificate
Once you have completed this course, you will earn your certificate.
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About this course
03 Modules
05 Skills
Includes
Discussion space
04 Hands-on labs
06 Exercises
01 Quiz
01 Video
Create
Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) networks
Firewall rules
IAM policies
VPC network peering connections
Private Google Access configurations
Cloud NAT configurations
Exercises to explore
Create a VPC network
Configure firewall rules
Manage IAM policies
Establish VPC network peering
Configure Private Google Access
Implement Cloud NAT
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