Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Security Engineer (GCP-PCS-201)

Strengthen your security expertise with our comprehensive "Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Security Engineer" training course, meticulously designed to prepare you for the official Google Cloud certification exam. This intensive program equips you with the skills to design, implement, and manage secure cloud environments on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). From protecting data and applications to ensuring compliance, you’ll master the tools and strategies needed to secure enterprise-grade cloud solutions in today’s threat landscape.

What You'll Learn:

• Security Design: Architect secure GCP infrastructures using best practices and defense-in-depth principles.
• Identity and Access Management: Configure IAM and organization policies to control access securely.
• Data Protection: Implement encryption, key management, and secure storage solutions.
• Network Security: Design and manage secure VPCs, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Compliance and Auditing: Ensure regulatory compliance and audit cloud operations effectively.
• Incident Response: Detect, respond to, and mitigate security incidents using GCP tools.
• Hands-on Labs and Exam Prep: Gain practical experience with real-world scenarios and exercises tailored to the Professional Cloud Security Engineer exam.

Who Should Attend:

• Security Engineers: Deepen your expertise in securing cloud environments on GCP.
• Cloud Administrators: Transition into security-focused roles with advanced skills.
• Cloud Architects: Integrate security into your GCP designs.
• IT Professionals: Specialize in cloud security and compliance.
• Anyone preparing for the Professional Cloud Security Engineer certification.

Prerequisites:

• Experience with cloud security or IT security concepts.
• Familiarity with GCP fundamentals (e.g., from Core Infrastructure training).
• Basic understanding of networking and identity management recommended.

Benefits of Attending:

• Earn a highly valued Google Cloud security certification.
• Advance your career with expertise in cloud security engineering.
• Design and manage secure, compliant cloud infrastructures on GCP.
• Learn from expert instructors with extensive security experience.
• Receive comprehensive training materials and exam-focused resources.

Course Outline:

• Module 1: Introduction to Cloud Security Engineering
  • Role of a Professional Cloud Security Engineer
  • Overview of GCP security services
  • Security challenges in the cloud
• Module 2: Configuring Access and Identity
  • Implementing IAM roles and policies
  • Managing service accounts and keys
  • Securing organization hierarchies
• Module 3: Securing Data
  • Encrypting data at rest and in transit
  • Using Cloud Key Management Service (KMS)
  • Protecting sensitive data in storage
• Module 4: Network Security Design
  • Configuring VPCs and firewall rules
  • Securing load balancers and VPNs
  • Implementing Cloud Armor and DDoS protection
• Module 5: Compliance and Governance
  • Ensuring compliance with industry standards
  • Using Security Command Center
  • Auditing with Cloud Audit Logs
• Module 6: Monitoring and Incident Response
  • Setting up Cloud Monitoring and Logging
  • Detecting threats with Event Threat Detection
  • Responding to security incidents
• Module 7: Security Operations and Optimization
  • Automating security with Forseti
  • Optimizing security configurations
  • Managing hybrid and multi-cloud security
• Module 8: Exam Preparation
  • Review of exam domains and objectives
  • Practice with sample scenarios and questions
  • Strategies for certification success

Course Code: GCP-PCS-201