Course Description

Course Overview

The Professional Cloud Security Engineer course is designed to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to secure applications, data, and infrastructure on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This course focuses on the key security concepts, best practices, and tools for implementing and managing security controls in GCP environments.

Prerequisites

To enroll in the Professional Cloud Security Engineer course, participants should have a strong understanding of cloud computing concepts and familiarity with GCP fundamentals. They should also have a background in security principles and practices, as well as experience with network and system administration. Participants should have access to a GCP project or demo environment to practice the concepts covered in the course.

Methodology

The Professional Cloud Security Engineer course follows a blended learning approach, combining theoretical instruction, demonstrations, discussions, and hands-on labs. Participants will engage in instructor-led sessions where security concepts, best practices, and GCP security features are explained. They will also have access to GCP resources and tools to gain practical experience in implementing security controls. The course encourages active participation, discussions, and collaborative problem-solving to reinforce learning.

Course Outline

Introduction to Cloud Security on GCP

Overview of cloud security concepts and challenges

Understanding the shared responsibility model in GCP

Exploring GCP security services and tools

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Configuring IAM roles and permissions for GCP resources

Implementing least privilege and role-based access control

Managing service accounts and identity federation

Network Security in GCP

Configuring VPC networks, subnets, and firewall rules

Implementing network security controls with Cloud Armor and Cloud VPN

Utilizing VPC Service Controls for data protection

Data Security and Encryption

Implementing encryption at rest and in transit for data protection

Managing encryption keys with Cloud Key Management Service (KMS)

Ensuring data privacy and compliance with Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Cloud Data Catalog

Application Security

Implementing secure coding practices and application security controls

Utilizing GCP services for web application firewall (WAF) and bot mitigation

Conducting vulnerability scanning and penetration testing

Infrastructure Security and Compliance

Configuring security controls for GCP infrastructure services

Monitoring and logging with Cloud Monitoring and Cloud Logging

Implementing security best practices for compliance with industry regulations

Incident Response and Disaster Recovery

Developing an incident response plan and security incident management

Implementing backup and disaster recovery strategies in GCP

Utilizing GCP’s security tools for threat detection and response

Outcome

By the end of the Professional Cloud Security Engineer course, participants will have:

• Developed a comprehensive understanding of security principles and best practices in GCP environments
• Acquired practical knowledge in securing GCP resources, networks, data, and applications
• Gained expertise in implementing identity and access management controls in GCP
• Learned techniques for monitoring, logging, and incident response in GCP
• Gained hands-on experience through practical labs and exercises
• Prepared to ensure the security of applications, data, and infrastructure on GCP as a Professional Cloud Security Engineer

Labs

The Professional Cloud Security Engineer course includes hands-on labs that provide participants with practical experience in implementing security controls in GCP environments. Some examples of lab exercises include:

• Configuring IAM roles and permissions for GCP resources
• Implementing network security controls with firewall rules and Cloud Armor
• Implementing encryption for data protection using Cloud KMS
• Configuring security controls for GCP infrastructure services
• Monitoring and logging security events using Cloud Monitoring and Cloud Logging
• Developing an incident response plan and practicing security incident management

These labs enable participants to apply the concepts learned in the course and gain hands-on experience in securing GCP environments, allowing them to develop practical skills as a Professional Cloud Security Engineer.