Google Cloud – Security solutions 

Solve your business challenges with Google Cloud and operate confidently with advanced security tools.  

With Google Cloud you gain the maximum protection on your data applications, infrastructure and customers from fraudulent activity, spam and abuse with same infrastructure and security services Google uses. Google Cloud’s networking, data storages and compute services provide data encryption at rest, in transit and in use. Advanced security tools support compliance and data confidentiality.  

Likewise, Google Cloud networking also makes the process of management, scaling and securing your networks simpler. Learn ways on how to implement load balancing and content delivery (Cloud CDN) or optimize your network for your performance and cost.  

It is said that, in order to meet worldwide demand, it is estimated that the cybersecurity workforce would need to grow 145%. You can get started with security engineering in the cloud by understanding key risk mitigation and response tactics to potential threats such as DDoS attacks and/or phishing.  

Trust and security with Google Cloud 

Google Cloud’s security model, world-scale infrastructure, and unique capability to innovate will help keep your organization secure and compliant. 

• Trusted cloud infrastructure 

Take advantage of the same secure-by-design infrastructure, built-in protection, and global network that Google uses to protect your information, identities, applications, and devices. Our stack builds security through progressive layers that deliver true defense in depth at scale. 

• Encryption by default, at rest and in transit 

We encrypt data in transit between our facilities and at rest, ensuring that it can only be accessed by authorized roles and services with audited access to the encryption keys. Learn more about how we encrypt data at rest and how we encrypt data in transit. 

Google Cloud Certification & Training 

Cloud adoption continues to rapidly grow, so do the capabilities of what the technology can achieve, and the need for skills that can take advantage of the latest cloud advancements. 

With Google Cloud training offerings, you get a comprehensive curriculum offering multiple certifications, from Associate Cloud Engineer to Professional Cloud Architect. 

Which Google Cloud certification is right for you? 

• Foundational certification 

The foundational level certification validates broad knowledge of cloud concepts and Google Cloud products, services, tools, features, benefits, and use cases, specifically understanding the capabilities of Google Cloud. 

• Associate certification 

The associate level certification is focused on the fundamental skills of deploying, monitoring, and maintaining projects on Google Cloud. 

• Professional certification 

Professional certifications span key technical job functions and assess advanced skills in design, implementation, and management. 

The results of why people choose Google Cloud Certification Courses is proven.  

Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer learning path 

Learn best practices in cloud security and how the Google Cloud security model can help protect your technology stack. Security Engineers actively assess existing Google Cloud implementations, identifying potential security issues, and prioritizing solutions. 

It is highly recommended that you explore the courses in the Google Network Engineer path before starting on this track to support and complement your learning. 

COURSE 1: Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure 

In this course, you will learn about Google Cloud’s computing and storage services including Compute Engine, Google Kubernetes Engine, and more as well as resource and policy management tools like the Resource Manager hierarchy, Cloud Identity, and Access Management. 

Switching to Google Cloud from another public cloud provider? Start with Google Cloud Fundamentals for those with experience in AWS or Azure. 

COURSE 2: Networking in Google Cloud 

Manage and scale your organization’s networks in Google Cloud with this course which covers Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) networks, subnets firewalls, load balancing; Cloud DNS, Cloud CDN, and Cloud NAT. The course also covers common network design patterns and automated deployment using Deployment Manager or Terraform. 

SKILL BADGE: Build and Secure Networks in Google Cloud 

Networking is at the core of cloud computing. Learn the essential Google Cloud networking services and tools. Get the practical experience to start developing robust networks. Earn a skill badge to prove your knowledge upon completion. 

COURSE 3: Security in Google Cloud 

This course gives participants a broad study of security controls and techniques on Google Cloud. Security use cases covered include mitigation techniques for attacks at many points in a Google Cloud-based infrastructure, including distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, phishing attacks, and threats involving content classification and use. 

It uses lectures, demos, and hands-on labs to teach you about a variety of Google Cloud security controls and techniques. You’ll explore the components of Google Cloud and deploy a secure solution on the platform. You’ll also learn how to mitigate attacks at several points in a Google Cloud-based infrastructure, including distributed denial-of-service attacks, phishing attacks, and threats involving content classification and use.

SKILL BADGE: Ensure Access and Identity in Google Cloud 

Get hands-on practice with Google Cloud’s Identity and Access Management (IAM) service and gain practical experience with network security by provisioning VPCs and VPNs. You’ll have the opportunity to earn a skill badge upon completion. 

SKILL BADGE: Secure Workloads in Google Kubernetes Engine 

Gain insights into security at scale while deploying and managing production GKE environments. You’ll learn about role-based access control, hardening, VPC networking, and binary authorization as well as have the opportunity to earn a skill badge to prove your knowledge. 

To take advantage of everything the latest cloud technology has to offer, organizations must be able to find people with the right combination of skills. When organizations invest in Google Cloud certifications for their employees, they cost-effectively create the skilled workforce they need to meaningfully transform their business with Google Cloud technology. When people invest in earning their Google Cloud certifications, they develop the latest, in-demand cloud skills they need to take their career to the next level. 

Learn how to manage and scale your networks, and how the Google Cloud security model can help protect your technology stack.

Ready to get started with Google Cloud security? 

Enroll today, and be on your way to escalating your technology career. Check out our timetable for information about our available classes.