Overview
Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is Google’s comprehensive cloud computing platform offering infrastructure, platform, and software services. For cybersecurity professionals, GCP provides robust security tools including Cloud Security Command Center, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and Cloud Armor for DDoS protection.Days 71-77 of the 90 Days of Cybersecurity program focus on building cloud platform skills. GCP is one of three recommended platforms - choose the one that best fits your career goals.
GCP Learning Resources
Official Documentation
Get started with comprehensive Google Cloud resources:Getting Started Guide
Begin your GCP journey with official tutorials and quickstarts
GCP Documentation
Complete reference for all Google Cloud services and APIs
GCP Blog
Stay updated with latest features, best practices, and case studies
GCP Community
Connect with other GCP users and get help from the community
Hands-On Learning
Google Cloud Skills Boost
Highly Recommended: Try hands-on challenges and quests with real GCP environments. Earn badges and build practical cloud security skills through interactive labs.
Key Security Services to Explore
As you work through GCP, focus on these security-relevant services:- Cloud Identity and Access Management (IAM) - Control who has access to which resources
- Cloud Security Command Center - Centralized security and risk management
- Cloud Armor - DDoS protection and web application firewall
- VPC Service Controls - Create security perimeters around GCP resources
- Cloud Key Management Service (KMS) - Manage encryption keys
- Security Health Analytics - Automatic vulnerability and threat detection
- Cloud Logging and Monitoring - Track activity and detect anomalies
Learning Path
Start with Fundamentals
Begin with the Getting Started Guide to understand GCP basics, create a free account, and explore the console.
Explore Security Services
Review the GCP Documentation focusing on IAM, VPC networks, and security services.
Complete Hands-On Labs
Work through Cloud Skills Boost security quests and challenges to build practical experience.
Join the Community
Engage with the GCP Community to ask questions, share knowledge, and stay current.
Next Steps
After completing the GCP fundamentals:- Practice setting up secure cloud architectures
- Experiment with security monitoring and logging
- Complete security-focused quests on Cloud Skills Boost
- Consider pursuing the Google Cloud Security Engineer certification