GCP Security and Networking

GCP Security and Networking

This course is part of GCP Professional Architect Specialization

Instructor: LearnKartS

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

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3 hours to complete

3 weeks at 1 hour a week

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

3 hours to complete

3 weeks at 1 hour a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Understanding security considerations and best practices for Google Cloud Storage (GCS).
Utilizing Google Cloud Key Management Service for managing cryptographic keys.
Implementing Identity and Access Management (IAM) on Google Cloud, with focus on practical scenarios and best practices.
Learning about VPC concepts, components, types, and practical demonstrations including subnet creation, firewall rules, VPN setup, and more.

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8 assignments

Taught in English

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This course delves into the critical aspects of securing and optimizing networking environments within the Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Whether you're a system administrator, network engineer, or cloud architect, understanding GCP's security and networking features is essential for maintaining robust and reliable cloud infrastructures.

This course requires a fundamental understanding of cloud computing concepts and basic familiarity with Google Cloud Platform services. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Learn to implement and manage GCP networking components such as Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), subnets, and routing configurations effectively. - Explore advanced networking features like load balancing, CDN integration, and hybrid connectivity options for seamless integration with on-premises environments. - Master the deployment and configuration of security features such as firewall rules, encryption mechanisms, and security policies within GCP. - Develop skills to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize GCP security and networking setups to enhance performance and resilience. This course is designed with comprehensive video lectures, hands-on demos, and practical assignments to ensure a thorough grasp of GCP security and networking concepts.

This module covers various aspects of Identity and Access Management (IAM), including policy inheritance, roles, service accounts, IAM commands, ACL, signed URLs, GCS security, Google Cloud KMS, and best practices. By the end, learners will be able to effectively manage access to resources in Google Cloud Platform, create and manage IAM policies

What's included

30 videos3 readings8 assignments1 discussion prompt

30 videosTotal 131 minutes

Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Its Components3 minutesPreview module
IAM Policy Inheritance1 minute
Types of IAM Roles9 minutes
DEMO: Working with IAM and Assigning Different Roles to Members8 minutes
IAM Service Account6 minutes
Gcloud IAM Commands1 minute
DEMO: Use Service Accounts, Assign Roles to Service Accounts, and Understand Google-Managed and Customer-Managed Service Accounts7 minutes
ACL (Access Control List)1 minute
Signed URL1 minute
GCS Security1 minute
Google Cloud KMS5 minutes
IAM Scenarios and Best Practices4 minutes
Firewall2 minutes
Virtual Private Cloud6 minutes
Types of VPC1 minute
VPC Components5 minutes
DEMO: Create VPCs and Subnets in GCP6 minutes
Routes3 minutes
Firewall Rules6 minutes
DEMO: Create Firewall Rules2 minutes
NAT Gateway3 minutes
VPC Pricing1 minute
Shared VPC2 minutes
VPC Peering3 minutes
Virtual Private Network (VPN)4 minutes
DEMO: Create VPN Using Console4 minutes
DEMO: Create VPN Using Command Line12 minutes
Cloud Interconnect6 minutes
Cloud CDN4 minutes
Cloud DNS (Domain Name Server)1 minute

3 readingsTotal 8 minutes

Introduction and Syllabus2 minutes
VPC vs. VPN4 minutes
Course Synopsis2 minutes

8 assignmentsTotal 70 minutes

Foundational Concepts in IAM and Virtual Machine4 minutes
IAM Policy Inheritance6 minutes
IAM Policy Propagation12 minutes
Introduction to Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)15 minutes
Understanding IAM Policy Inheritance6 minutes
VPC Types and Characteristics4 minutes
VPC Types and Characteristics8 minutes
Identity and Security Fundamentals15 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 5 minutes

VPC, VPN, and Cloud CDN5 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

This course requires a fundamental understanding of cloud computing concepts and basic familiarity with Google Cloud Platform services which are covered in the first course " Cloud Computing and GCP Fundamentals" belonging to the "GCP Professional Architect" specialization.

Mastery of GCP security and networking will enhance your ability to architect secure and efficient cloud infrastructures, boosting your career prospects in cloud computing.

Yes, a course completion certificate is allocated upon completing all graded assignments and quizzes present in the "GCP Security and Networking" course.

Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:

The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.
The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.

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There is 1 module in this course