CLOUD SECURITY

Secure Google Cloud Networking

Learn how to secure Google Cloud networks with our ‘Secure Google Cloud Networking’ video course. This series covers essential networking components, starting with Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) architecture and the VPC Firewall Rules within the Cloud NGFW service. You’ll also learn how to use firewall logging to monitor and analyze network activity while gaining hands-on experience in deploying VPC Firewalls.

The course also covers Cloud NAT (Network Address Translation), helping you understand its role and guiding you through its configuration for secure outbound connectivity. By the end of the course, you’ll have the foundational skills to design, implement, and manage secure networking solutions in Google Cloud.

Course Summary

Learn the fundamentals of Google Cloud network security, focusing on VPCs, firewall configurations, and Cloud NAT implementations.

Piotr Kaluzny

Instructor

 

Domain
Cloud Security
Vendor
Google Cloud
Status
Complete
Duration
2 hours
Complexity
Key Learnings
  • Understand the Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) architecture, components, and how they facilitate secure network segmentation
  • Set up and manage VPC firewall rules to control inbound and outbound traffic
  • Monitor and analyze network traffic using firewall logs
  • Understand and deploy Cloud NAT for secure network connectivity
Intended Audience

This course is designed for network engineers, cloud engineers, security professionals, developers, and cloud architects aiming to enhance their expertise in Google Cloud networking security. It is also suitable for individuals preparing for Google’s Professional Cloud Security Engineer certification.

Course Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites, but participants should have a foundational understanding of networking concepts and familiarity with network security principles.

Course Playlist
Overview
Course Introduction2m
Cloud Networking
1. Understanding Google Cloud VPC36m
VPC Firewall
2. VPC Firewall Rules29m
3. Firewall Logging5m
4. Deploying VPC Firewall35m
Cloud NAT
5. Understanding Cloud NAT10m
6. Enabling Cloud NAT15m
Resources
Review Questions
Further Reading
Technology Lab
Lab Topology