Mastering Google Cloud Platform for Enterprise Scalability and Security
You’re under pressure. Your organization is scaling fast, but your infrastructure is lagging. Outages, security gaps, compliance risks - they’re not just technical problems, they’re career-limiting liabilities. You need a solution that’s both future-proof and boardroom-ready. The cloud is no longer optional. It’s the foundation of every modern enterprise. But moving to GCP isn’t about migration. It’s about transformation - one that demands precision, strategy, and mastery. Without it, you risk inefficiency, breaches, and missed promotion cycles. Mastering Google Cloud Platform for Enterprise Scalability and Security is not another theory-heavy course. This is a battle-tested, outcome-driven program designed for senior cloud architects, DevOps leads, and enterprise infrastructure managers who need to deliver rock-solid, scalable, secure GCP environments - fast. The result? You go from concept to a fully architected, security-hardened, cost-optimised GCP deployment in under 30 days, complete with documentation, access controls, monitoring, and a certification of completion that validates your expertise. Like Amir R., Senior Cloud Architect at a Fortune 500 logistics firm: Within two weeks of starting this course, I redesigned our multi-region workload deployment, reduced latency by 40%, and passed our SOC 2 audit with zero findings. This course didn’t just teach me GCP - it gave me credibility. Here’s how this course is structured to help you get there.Course Format & Delivery Details Self-Paced. Immediate Online Access. Zero Time Conflicts. This course is designed for working professionals who need maximum flexibility without sacrificing depth. From the moment you enroll, you gain full entry to a meticulously structured, on-demand learning environment that adapts to your schedule - no fixed start dates, no weekly deadlines, no interruptions to your workflow. What You Can Expect
- Self-paced learning with immediate online access to all materials upon enrollment.
- On-demand access - study anytime, anywhere, from any device with internet connectivity.
- Typical completion time: 4 to 6 weeks with just 5–7 hours per week, though fast-track learners complete it in 10 days.
- Lifetime access to all course content, including all future updates at no additional cost.
- Mobile-friendly design ensures seamless progress whether you're at your desk or on the move.
- 24/7 global access with secure login and progress tracking across devices.
Direct Instructor Guidance & Support You’re not alone. Every module includes direct access to our expert instructors through structured support channels. Ask questions, get feedback on architecture designs, and receive role-specific guidance tailored to your enterprise context. This isn’t a forum - it’s personalised coaching embedded in the learning path. Certification & Credibility
Upon successful completion, you will earn a Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service - a globally recognised credential trusted by enterprises across 90+ countries. This certificate verifies your mastery of enterprise-grade GCP deployment, security configuration, and scalability frameworks, giving you a competitive advantage in promotions, bids, and consulting opportunities. Transparent, Risk-Free Enrollment
We eliminate every barrier to your success. There are no hidden fees, no recurring charges, and no surprise costs. The price you see is the price you pay - one time, all-in. We accept all major payment methods including Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal, ensuring secure and convenient checkout no matter where you are. 100% Money-Back Guarantee. If you complete the first three modules and find the content not delivering immediate value, request a full refund. No risk, no questions, no time pressure. Your investment is protected. After enrollment, you’ll receive a confirmation email. Once your course materials are ready, a separate email with detailed access instructions will be sent. This ensures you begin with a fully tested, optimised experience - not rushed access to incomplete content. This Works Even If…
You’ve struggled with other cloud courses that promised depth but delivered fluff. You’re not a beginner, but you lack formal GCP architecture experience at enterprise scale. Your current role doesn’t yet reflect your ambition - you’re ready to lead critical infrastructure decisions. You’ve been burned before by courses that don’t translate to real-world impact. Here’s the truth: This course was built by enterprise cloud architects who’ve deployed GCP for financial institutions, healthcare providers, and global SaaS platforms. It works because it skips the basics and dives straight into what matters: secure, compliant, high-performance systems that align with business KPIs. For cloud engineers, it means mastering advanced VPC designs and IAM policies that prevent breaches before they happen. For security leads, it delivers actionable blueprints for Zero Trust implementation, data classification, and audit readiness. For IT directors, it provides the documentation, cost models, and governance frameworks needed to justify cloud spend at the executive level. This isn’t just a course. It’s a comprehensive, risk-reversed, credibility-building system for professionals who refuse to be left behind.
Module 1: Foundations of Google Cloud Platform for Enterprise - Understanding GCP’s Global Infrastructure and Regional Design Principles
- Core differences between GCP, AWS, and Azure in enterprise contexts
- Setting up a Secure and Compliant GCP Organisation Structure
- Configuring Billing Accounts with Cost Accountability Tags
- Establishing Projects with Lifecycle and Naming Conventions
- Role-based Access Control at the Organisation Level
- Creating and Managing Folders for Departmental Segmentation
- Implementing Service Account Best Practices
- Understanding Quotas, Limits, and Capacity Planning
- Enabling APIs with Governance Policies
- Deploying Project Templates Using Deployment Manager
- Setting up Default Network Firewalls and Security Rules
- Baseline Compliance Requirements for GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2
- Using the Cloud Console and SDK for Enterprise Automation
- Integrating GCP with Existing Identity Providers (SAML, OIDC)
Module 2: Advanced Networking Architecture for Scalable Deployments - Designing Hierarchical VPC Networks for Multi-Team Environments
- Implementing Shared VPCs with Secure Delegation
- Configuring Custom Subnets and Primary/Secondary IP Ranges
- Setting up Global and Regional Internal Load Balancers
- Deploying External HTTP(S) Load Balancers with CDN Integration
- Using Cloud Armor for DDoS and WAF Protection
- Routing Traffic with Cloud NAT and Dedicated Interconnect
- Establishing Hybrid Connectivity via Cloud VPN and Partner Interconnect
- Configuring DNS with Cloud DNS Managed Zones and Private Zones
- Implementing Service Discovery Across Projects
- Network Peering with Multi-Organization Topologies
- Using VPC Flow Logs for Traffic Monitoring and Anomaly Detection
- Applying Network Tags and Firewall Rules at Scale
- Designing Multi-Region Resilient Network Architectures
- Validating Network Performance with Connectivity Tests and Firewall Rules Logging
Module 3: Identity and Access Management (IAM) at Enterprise Scale - Principle of Least Privilege in GCP IAM Design
- Custom Role Creation with Permission Inheritance Logic
- Service Account Key Management and Rotation Policies
- Using IAM Conditions for Context-Aware Access Control
- Implementing Consent-Based API Access for Sensitive Services
- Analysing IAM Policies with Policy Intelligence
- Setting up Access Transparency Logs for Admin Activity Review
- Integrating Google Workspace Groups with GCP IAM
- Audit Logging for IAM Policy Changes and Privilege Escalation
- Managing Access Across Multiple Projects and Folders
- Enabling Domain-Restricted Sharing to Prevent Data Leakage
- Using IAM Recommender to Identify Over-Privileged Accounts
- Securing API Access with API Keys and Quota Controls
- Configuring Workload Identity for Kubernetes and Compute Engine
- Detecting Suspicious Logins with Security Command Center
Module 4: Data Security, Encryption, and Compliance Frameworks - Customer-Managed Encryption Keys (CMEK) with Cloud KMS
- Setting up Key Rotation Policies and IAM for Key Access
- Encrypting Persistent Disks and Cloud Storage Objects
- Data Classification Using Cloud Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Redacting and De-identifying Sensitive Data in Batch and Stream
- Mapping Data Flows with Data Catalog and Tag Templates
- Applying Retention Policies for Regulatory Compliance
- Configuring Bucket Lock for Write-Once-Read-Many Scenarios
- Enabling Object Versioning and Immutable Logs
- Setting up Data Access Logs for Forensic Readiness
- Configuring Data Access Audit Logs in BigQuery
- Using Cloud External Key Manager (EKM) for On-Premises HSM Integration
- Implementing Data Residency Controls for GDPR and CCPA
- Automating Data Discovery with DLP and Pub/Sub Triggers
- Creating Data Protection Policies Using Org Policy Constraints
Module 5: Secure Compute Engine and Containerised Workloads - Deploying VMs with Secure Boot and Integrity Monitoring
- Enabling Shielded VMs with vTPM and Measured Boot
- Configuring OS Login for SSH Access Without Keys
- Using Image Projects for Standardised, Hardened VM Templates
- Automating Patch Management with OS Config
- Setting up Managed Instance Groups with Autohealing
- Enforcing Network Egress Controls with Private Google Access
- Securing Container Images with Binary Authorization
- Deploying GKE with Private Clusters and Master Authorized Networks
- Implementing Pod Security Standards and Policies
- Using Workload Identity for Cross-Service Authentication
- Scanning Container Images with Container Analysis and Vulnerability Reports
- Setting up Binary Authorization Policies for Deployment Gates
- Configuring Node Pools with Minimum Master Version Constraints
- Enabling Master Autorepair and Autoupgrade with Maintenance Windows
Module 6: Serverless and Event-Driven Security Architecture - Securing Cloud Functions with VPC Connector and Least-Privilege Roles
- Using Eventarc for Secure Cross-Product Event Routing
- Validating Events with Pub/Sub Schema and Message Signing
- Configuring Cloud Run Services with IAM and VPC Controls
- Setting up Ingress Controls to Limit External Access
- Using Cloud Scheduler with Authenticated Service Account Headers
- Securing Cloud Storage Triggers with Minimal Permissions
- Implementing Dead Letter Queues for Error Handling
- Applying TTL and Message Retention Policies in Pub/Sub
- Using Message Ordering and Exactly-Once Delivery Features
- Enabling Audit Logs for Function Invocations
- Deploying Serverless Backend Services with External Identity Tokens
- Setting up Conditional Execution Based on Event Attributes
- Monitoring Serverless Performance with Cloud Monitoring
- Creating Alerting Policies for Function Timeout and Error Rates
Module 7: Enterprise Monitoring, Logging, and Threat Detection - Centralising Logs with Cloud Logging and Log Sinks
- Creating Custom Metrics from Application Logs
- Setting up Log-Based Metrics for Cost and Usage Tracking
- Configuring Metrics Scopes for Cross-Project Visibility
- Building Custom Dashboards with Cloud Monitoring
- Creating Multi-Condition Alerting Policies
- Using Uptime Checks for Global Service Health
- Integrating Cloud Operations with PagerDuty and Slack
- Setting up Incident Response Playbooks
- Using Cloud Security Command Center (SCC) for Threat Detection
- Configuring SCC Findings and Security Health Analytics
- Enabling Web Security Scanner for App Engine and GKE
- Integrating Threat Intelligence Feeds with Security Sources
- Using Event Threat Detection for Admin Anomalies
- Setting up SCC Event Threat Detection for Service Account Usage
Module 8: Storage and Data Management for High Availability - Selecting Storage Classes Based on Access Patterns and Compliance
- Setting up Object Lifecycle Policies for Cost Optimisation
- Configuring Dual-Region and Multi-Region Bucket Replication
- Using Cloud Storage Transfer Service for Large-Scale Migrations
- Enabling Storage Object Move and Directory Flattening
- Securing Access with Signed URLs and Signed Policy Documents
- Integrating Cloud Storage with BigQuery and Dataproc
- Configuring Direct Peering with Bigtable and Filestore
- Setting up High-Performance File Shares with Cloud Filestore
- Using Persistent Memory Storage for Low-Latency Workloads
- Designing Backup and Restore Strategies for Databases
- Using VM Import/Export for Hybrid Data Transfer
- Monitoring Storage Usage and Predicting Capacity Trends
- Setting up Notifications for Bucket Policy Changes
- Encrypting Data in Transit with TLS 1.3 and ALPN
Module 9: Database Security and Operational Excellence - Hardening Cloud SQL with SSL and IP Whitelisting
- Enabling PostgreSQL and MySQL Audit Logs
- Using Cloud SQL Auth Proxies for Secure Application Access
- Configuring High Availability and Cross-Region Read Replicas
- Setting up Automated Backups with Point-in-Time Recovery
- Managing IAM for Cloud SQL Proxy and Admin Access
- Deploying Firestore in Native Mode with Field-Level Security Rules
- Implementing Composite Indexes and Query Optimisations
- Using Firestore in Datastore Mode with Legacy Application Support
- Configuring Bigtable Instance with Column Family Compression
- Setting up Bigtable Replication for Disaster Recovery
- Monitoring Bigtable Performance with Sizing Recommendations
- Securing Memorystore (Redis) with VPC Controls and IAM
- Enabling Automatic Failover and Authentication
- Analysing Slow Queries with Cloud SQL Query Insights
Module 10: Continuous Integration, Delivery, and Infrastructure as Code - Setting up Cloud Build with Private Workers and VPC Scenarios
- Securing Build Artifacts in Container Registry
- Using Cloud Build Triggers with Repository Event Filtering
- Configuring Approval Pipelines for Production Releases
- Deploying with Spinnaker and Terraform in CI/CD Workflows
- Using Terraform with Backend State in Cloud Storage
- Managing State Locking and Concurrency Controls
- Writing Reusable Modules for Network, IAM, and Compute
- Implementing Terragrunt for Multi-Environment Management
- Using Policy as Code with Forseti and Sentinel
- Validating Infrastructure Changes with Terraform Plan and Output
- Integrating Security Scanning into CI with Checkov and TFSec
- Automating Drift Detection and Remediation
- Setting up Audit Trails for Terraform Executions
- Creating Blue-Green and Canary Deployment Pipelines
Module 11: Cost Management and Financial Governance - Setting up BigQuery for Cost and Usage Analytics
- Creating Custom Reports with Billing Data Schema
- Applying Labels for Department, Service, and Environment Tracking
- Using Billing Export to BigQuery for Query-Driven Insights
- Designing Cost Allocation Models with Export Schemas
- Building Cost Dashboards with Looker Studio
- Setting up Budget Alerts with Threshold-Based Triggers
- Configuring Quotas to Prevent Runaway Costs
- Using Committed Use Discounts and Sustained Use Benefits
- Right-Sizing VMs with Compute Engine Recommender
- Analysing Idle Resources with VM Idle Detection
- Optimising Storage Costs with Lifecycle Management
- Monitoring Kubernetes Costs with Workload Metrics
- Forecasting Spending Trends with Time Series Analysis
- Generating Monthly Cost Reports for Finance Teams
Module 12: Zero Trust Security Architecture in GCP - Implementing BeyondCorp Enterprise for Secure Access
- Configuring Identity-Aware Proxy (IAP) with Context-Aware Access
- Enabling IAP for TCP Forwarding and SSH Through Browser
- Defining Access Levels Based on IP, Device, and Region
- Integrating Endpoint Verification with ChromeOS and Windows
- Using Access Context Manager for Perimeter Policies
- Creating Service Perimeters to Protect Critical APIs
- Restricting API Access with VPC Service Controls
- Enabling Service Perimeter Bridges for Hybrid Access
- Logging and Monitoring Service Perimeter Violations
- Configuring Data egress Policies with Egress Rules
- Testing Perimeter Policies with Dry Run Mode
- Integrating Zero Trust with Third-Party SIEM Tools
- Automating Policy Updates via Terraform and CI/CD
- Conducting Zero Trust Maturity Assessments
Module 13: Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning - Designing RPO and RTO Objectives for GCP Workloads
- Setting up Multi-Region Deployment Patterns for Compute and Storage
- Implementing Active-Passive and Active-Active Architectures
- Using Cloud DNS for Failover Routing
- Automating Backup and Restore with Cloud Storage and Snapshots
- Creating VM Image Repositories for Rapid Recovery
- Setting up Cross-Region Replication for Cloud SQL
- Testing DR Scenarios with Chaos Engineering Tools
- Documenting Recovery Playbooks and Runbooks
- Conducting Tabletop Exercises for Incident Response Teams
- Validating RTO Compliance with Monitoring Triggers
- Using Cloud Endpoints and Apigee for API Failover
- Monitoring DR Readiness with Health Checks and Alerts
- Updating DR Plans Based on Infrastructure Changes
- Benchmarking Recovery Performance Against Industry Standards
Module 14: Enterprise Governance, Policy, and Automation - Implementing Organizational Policy Constraints for Governance
- Setting up Constraints for Restricting VM Images and Machine Types
- Enforcing Encryption Requirements with Resource Policies
- Using Policy Intelligence to Review Past Policy Violations
- Automating Policy Enforcement with Forseti and SCC Integration
- Creating Custom Violation Reports and Alerting Workflows
- Using Config Validator for Rego-Based Policy Rules
- Setting up Policy-as-Code Pipelines in CI/CD
- Integrating Governance Policies with Audit Logs
- Managing Policy Inheritance Across Folders and Projects
- Deploying Compliance-as-Code Frameworks for ISO 27001
- Generating Compliance Reports for Internal Audits
- Setting up Automated Remediation for Non-Compliant Resources
- Using Skynet for Security Policy Orchestration
- Creating Executive Summary Dashboards for Governance Oversight
Module 15: Integration with DevSecOps and Enterprise Toolchains - Integrating GCP Security Tools with Jenkins and GitHub Actions
- Adding SCC Findings to Jira for Developer Triage
- Using Splunk and Chronicle for Centralised Security Analytics
- Configuring Stackdriver Logging Export to External SIEMs
- Setting up Security Event Feeds for SOAR Platforms
- Integrating with HashiCorp Vault for Secret Management
- Using External Secrets Operator for Kubernetes
- Automating Compliance Checks with InSpec and Chef
- Deploying Security Posture Dashboards with Looker
- Using Open Policy Agent (OPA) for Real-Time Policy Enforcement
- Integrating with Snyk for Dependency Scanning
- Configuring SonarQube for Code Quality and Security Gates
- Setting up Artifact Registry for Language-Specific Packages
- Automating Security Feedback into Pull Requests
- Creating Feedback Loops Between Security and Development Teams
Module 16: Capstone Project and Certification Preparation - Designing a Multi-Layered, Enterprise-Grade GCP Architecture
- Documenting Security, Scalability, and Compliance Requirements
- Creating Infrastructure Diagrams Using Cloud Architecture Framework
- Building Terraform Code for Entire Deployment Pipeline
- Implementing Zero Trust Access for All Endpoints
- Configuring Multi-Region DR with Automated Failover
- Setting up Centralised Monitoring, Logging, and Alerting
- Generating Cost Model and Financial Governance Report
- Conducting Internal Security Review and Gap Analysis
- Delivering Final Architecture Review to Simulated Executive Panel
- Receiving Expert Feedback and Iteration Guidance
- Preparing for Real-World Architecture Review Boards
- Finalising Documentation for Audit and Handover
- Submitting Capstone for Certificate Eligibility Review
- Earning your Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
- Understanding GCP’s Global Infrastructure and Regional Design Principles
- Core differences between GCP, AWS, and Azure in enterprise contexts
- Setting up a Secure and Compliant GCP Organisation Structure
- Configuring Billing Accounts with Cost Accountability Tags
- Establishing Projects with Lifecycle and Naming Conventions
- Role-based Access Control at the Organisation Level
- Creating and Managing Folders for Departmental Segmentation
- Implementing Service Account Best Practices
- Understanding Quotas, Limits, and Capacity Planning
- Enabling APIs with Governance Policies
- Deploying Project Templates Using Deployment Manager
- Setting up Default Network Firewalls and Security Rules
- Baseline Compliance Requirements for GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2
- Using the Cloud Console and SDK for Enterprise Automation
- Integrating GCP with Existing Identity Providers (SAML, OIDC)
Module 2: Advanced Networking Architecture for Scalable Deployments - Designing Hierarchical VPC Networks for Multi-Team Environments
- Implementing Shared VPCs with Secure Delegation
- Configuring Custom Subnets and Primary/Secondary IP Ranges
- Setting up Global and Regional Internal Load Balancers
- Deploying External HTTP(S) Load Balancers with CDN Integration
- Using Cloud Armor for DDoS and WAF Protection
- Routing Traffic with Cloud NAT and Dedicated Interconnect
- Establishing Hybrid Connectivity via Cloud VPN and Partner Interconnect
- Configuring DNS with Cloud DNS Managed Zones and Private Zones
- Implementing Service Discovery Across Projects
- Network Peering with Multi-Organization Topologies
- Using VPC Flow Logs for Traffic Monitoring and Anomaly Detection
- Applying Network Tags and Firewall Rules at Scale
- Designing Multi-Region Resilient Network Architectures
- Validating Network Performance with Connectivity Tests and Firewall Rules Logging
Module 3: Identity and Access Management (IAM) at Enterprise Scale - Principle of Least Privilege in GCP IAM Design
- Custom Role Creation with Permission Inheritance Logic
- Service Account Key Management and Rotation Policies
- Using IAM Conditions for Context-Aware Access Control
- Implementing Consent-Based API Access for Sensitive Services
- Analysing IAM Policies with Policy Intelligence
- Setting up Access Transparency Logs for Admin Activity Review
- Integrating Google Workspace Groups with GCP IAM
- Audit Logging for IAM Policy Changes and Privilege Escalation
- Managing Access Across Multiple Projects and Folders
- Enabling Domain-Restricted Sharing to Prevent Data Leakage
- Using IAM Recommender to Identify Over-Privileged Accounts
- Securing API Access with API Keys and Quota Controls
- Configuring Workload Identity for Kubernetes and Compute Engine
- Detecting Suspicious Logins with Security Command Center
Module 4: Data Security, Encryption, and Compliance Frameworks - Customer-Managed Encryption Keys (CMEK) with Cloud KMS
- Setting up Key Rotation Policies and IAM for Key Access
- Encrypting Persistent Disks and Cloud Storage Objects
- Data Classification Using Cloud Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Redacting and De-identifying Sensitive Data in Batch and Stream
- Mapping Data Flows with Data Catalog and Tag Templates
- Applying Retention Policies for Regulatory Compliance
- Configuring Bucket Lock for Write-Once-Read-Many Scenarios
- Enabling Object Versioning and Immutable Logs
- Setting up Data Access Logs for Forensic Readiness
- Configuring Data Access Audit Logs in BigQuery
- Using Cloud External Key Manager (EKM) for On-Premises HSM Integration
- Implementing Data Residency Controls for GDPR and CCPA
- Automating Data Discovery with DLP and Pub/Sub Triggers
- Creating Data Protection Policies Using Org Policy Constraints
Module 5: Secure Compute Engine and Containerised Workloads - Deploying VMs with Secure Boot and Integrity Monitoring
- Enabling Shielded VMs with vTPM and Measured Boot
- Configuring OS Login for SSH Access Without Keys
- Using Image Projects for Standardised, Hardened VM Templates
- Automating Patch Management with OS Config
- Setting up Managed Instance Groups with Autohealing
- Enforcing Network Egress Controls with Private Google Access
- Securing Container Images with Binary Authorization
- Deploying GKE with Private Clusters and Master Authorized Networks
- Implementing Pod Security Standards and Policies
- Using Workload Identity for Cross-Service Authentication
- Scanning Container Images with Container Analysis and Vulnerability Reports
- Setting up Binary Authorization Policies for Deployment Gates
- Configuring Node Pools with Minimum Master Version Constraints
- Enabling Master Autorepair and Autoupgrade with Maintenance Windows
Module 6: Serverless and Event-Driven Security Architecture - Securing Cloud Functions with VPC Connector and Least-Privilege Roles
- Using Eventarc for Secure Cross-Product Event Routing
- Validating Events with Pub/Sub Schema and Message Signing
- Configuring Cloud Run Services with IAM and VPC Controls
- Setting up Ingress Controls to Limit External Access
- Using Cloud Scheduler with Authenticated Service Account Headers
- Securing Cloud Storage Triggers with Minimal Permissions
- Implementing Dead Letter Queues for Error Handling
- Applying TTL and Message Retention Policies in Pub/Sub
- Using Message Ordering and Exactly-Once Delivery Features
- Enabling Audit Logs for Function Invocations
- Deploying Serverless Backend Services with External Identity Tokens
- Setting up Conditional Execution Based on Event Attributes
- Monitoring Serverless Performance with Cloud Monitoring
- Creating Alerting Policies for Function Timeout and Error Rates
Module 7: Enterprise Monitoring, Logging, and Threat Detection - Centralising Logs with Cloud Logging and Log Sinks
- Creating Custom Metrics from Application Logs
- Setting up Log-Based Metrics for Cost and Usage Tracking
- Configuring Metrics Scopes for Cross-Project Visibility
- Building Custom Dashboards with Cloud Monitoring
- Creating Multi-Condition Alerting Policies
- Using Uptime Checks for Global Service Health
- Integrating Cloud Operations with PagerDuty and Slack
- Setting up Incident Response Playbooks
- Using Cloud Security Command Center (SCC) for Threat Detection
- Configuring SCC Findings and Security Health Analytics
- Enabling Web Security Scanner for App Engine and GKE
- Integrating Threat Intelligence Feeds with Security Sources
- Using Event Threat Detection for Admin Anomalies
- Setting up SCC Event Threat Detection for Service Account Usage
Module 8: Storage and Data Management for High Availability - Selecting Storage Classes Based on Access Patterns and Compliance
- Setting up Object Lifecycle Policies for Cost Optimisation
- Configuring Dual-Region and Multi-Region Bucket Replication
- Using Cloud Storage Transfer Service for Large-Scale Migrations
- Enabling Storage Object Move and Directory Flattening
- Securing Access with Signed URLs and Signed Policy Documents
- Integrating Cloud Storage with BigQuery and Dataproc
- Configuring Direct Peering with Bigtable and Filestore
- Setting up High-Performance File Shares with Cloud Filestore
- Using Persistent Memory Storage for Low-Latency Workloads
- Designing Backup and Restore Strategies for Databases
- Using VM Import/Export for Hybrid Data Transfer
- Monitoring Storage Usage and Predicting Capacity Trends
- Setting up Notifications for Bucket Policy Changes
- Encrypting Data in Transit with TLS 1.3 and ALPN
Module 9: Database Security and Operational Excellence - Hardening Cloud SQL with SSL and IP Whitelisting
- Enabling PostgreSQL and MySQL Audit Logs
- Using Cloud SQL Auth Proxies for Secure Application Access
- Configuring High Availability and Cross-Region Read Replicas
- Setting up Automated Backups with Point-in-Time Recovery
- Managing IAM for Cloud SQL Proxy and Admin Access
- Deploying Firestore in Native Mode with Field-Level Security Rules
- Implementing Composite Indexes and Query Optimisations
- Using Firestore in Datastore Mode with Legacy Application Support
- Configuring Bigtable Instance with Column Family Compression
- Setting up Bigtable Replication for Disaster Recovery
- Monitoring Bigtable Performance with Sizing Recommendations
- Securing Memorystore (Redis) with VPC Controls and IAM
- Enabling Automatic Failover and Authentication
- Analysing Slow Queries with Cloud SQL Query Insights
Module 10: Continuous Integration, Delivery, and Infrastructure as Code - Setting up Cloud Build with Private Workers and VPC Scenarios
- Securing Build Artifacts in Container Registry
- Using Cloud Build Triggers with Repository Event Filtering
- Configuring Approval Pipelines for Production Releases
- Deploying with Spinnaker and Terraform in CI/CD Workflows
- Using Terraform with Backend State in Cloud Storage
- Managing State Locking and Concurrency Controls
- Writing Reusable Modules for Network, IAM, and Compute
- Implementing Terragrunt for Multi-Environment Management
- Using Policy as Code with Forseti and Sentinel
- Validating Infrastructure Changes with Terraform Plan and Output
- Integrating Security Scanning into CI with Checkov and TFSec
- Automating Drift Detection and Remediation
- Setting up Audit Trails for Terraform Executions
- Creating Blue-Green and Canary Deployment Pipelines
Module 11: Cost Management and Financial Governance - Setting up BigQuery for Cost and Usage Analytics
- Creating Custom Reports with Billing Data Schema
- Applying Labels for Department, Service, and Environment Tracking
- Using Billing Export to BigQuery for Query-Driven Insights
- Designing Cost Allocation Models with Export Schemas
- Building Cost Dashboards with Looker Studio
- Setting up Budget Alerts with Threshold-Based Triggers
- Configuring Quotas to Prevent Runaway Costs
- Using Committed Use Discounts and Sustained Use Benefits
- Right-Sizing VMs with Compute Engine Recommender
- Analysing Idle Resources with VM Idle Detection
- Optimising Storage Costs with Lifecycle Management
- Monitoring Kubernetes Costs with Workload Metrics
- Forecasting Spending Trends with Time Series Analysis
- Generating Monthly Cost Reports for Finance Teams
Module 12: Zero Trust Security Architecture in GCP - Implementing BeyondCorp Enterprise for Secure Access
- Configuring Identity-Aware Proxy (IAP) with Context-Aware Access
- Enabling IAP for TCP Forwarding and SSH Through Browser
- Defining Access Levels Based on IP, Device, and Region
- Integrating Endpoint Verification with ChromeOS and Windows
- Using Access Context Manager for Perimeter Policies
- Creating Service Perimeters to Protect Critical APIs
- Restricting API Access with VPC Service Controls
- Enabling Service Perimeter Bridges for Hybrid Access
- Logging and Monitoring Service Perimeter Violations
- Configuring Data egress Policies with Egress Rules
- Testing Perimeter Policies with Dry Run Mode
- Integrating Zero Trust with Third-Party SIEM Tools
- Automating Policy Updates via Terraform and CI/CD
- Conducting Zero Trust Maturity Assessments
Module 13: Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning - Designing RPO and RTO Objectives for GCP Workloads
- Setting up Multi-Region Deployment Patterns for Compute and Storage
- Implementing Active-Passive and Active-Active Architectures
- Using Cloud DNS for Failover Routing
- Automating Backup and Restore with Cloud Storage and Snapshots
- Creating VM Image Repositories for Rapid Recovery
- Setting up Cross-Region Replication for Cloud SQL
- Testing DR Scenarios with Chaos Engineering Tools
- Documenting Recovery Playbooks and Runbooks
- Conducting Tabletop Exercises for Incident Response Teams
- Validating RTO Compliance with Monitoring Triggers
- Using Cloud Endpoints and Apigee for API Failover
- Monitoring DR Readiness with Health Checks and Alerts
- Updating DR Plans Based on Infrastructure Changes
- Benchmarking Recovery Performance Against Industry Standards
Module 14: Enterprise Governance, Policy, and Automation - Implementing Organizational Policy Constraints for Governance
- Setting up Constraints for Restricting VM Images and Machine Types
- Enforcing Encryption Requirements with Resource Policies
- Using Policy Intelligence to Review Past Policy Violations
- Automating Policy Enforcement with Forseti and SCC Integration
- Creating Custom Violation Reports and Alerting Workflows
- Using Config Validator for Rego-Based Policy Rules
- Setting up Policy-as-Code Pipelines in CI/CD
- Integrating Governance Policies with Audit Logs
- Managing Policy Inheritance Across Folders and Projects
- Deploying Compliance-as-Code Frameworks for ISO 27001
- Generating Compliance Reports for Internal Audits
- Setting up Automated Remediation for Non-Compliant Resources
- Using Skynet for Security Policy Orchestration
- Creating Executive Summary Dashboards for Governance Oversight
Module 15: Integration with DevSecOps and Enterprise Toolchains - Integrating GCP Security Tools with Jenkins and GitHub Actions
- Adding SCC Findings to Jira for Developer Triage
- Using Splunk and Chronicle for Centralised Security Analytics
- Configuring Stackdriver Logging Export to External SIEMs
- Setting up Security Event Feeds for SOAR Platforms
- Integrating with HashiCorp Vault for Secret Management
- Using External Secrets Operator for Kubernetes
- Automating Compliance Checks with InSpec and Chef
- Deploying Security Posture Dashboards with Looker
- Using Open Policy Agent (OPA) for Real-Time Policy Enforcement
- Integrating with Snyk for Dependency Scanning
- Configuring SonarQube for Code Quality and Security Gates
- Setting up Artifact Registry for Language-Specific Packages
- Automating Security Feedback into Pull Requests
- Creating Feedback Loops Between Security and Development Teams
Module 16: Capstone Project and Certification Preparation - Designing a Multi-Layered, Enterprise-Grade GCP Architecture
- Documenting Security, Scalability, and Compliance Requirements
- Creating Infrastructure Diagrams Using Cloud Architecture Framework
- Building Terraform Code for Entire Deployment Pipeline
- Implementing Zero Trust Access for All Endpoints
- Configuring Multi-Region DR with Automated Failover
- Setting up Centralised Monitoring, Logging, and Alerting
- Generating Cost Model and Financial Governance Report
- Conducting Internal Security Review and Gap Analysis
- Delivering Final Architecture Review to Simulated Executive Panel
- Receiving Expert Feedback and Iteration Guidance
- Preparing for Real-World Architecture Review Boards
- Finalising Documentation for Audit and Handover
- Submitting Capstone for Certificate Eligibility Review
- Earning your Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
- Principle of Least Privilege in GCP IAM Design
- Custom Role Creation with Permission Inheritance Logic
- Service Account Key Management and Rotation Policies
- Using IAM Conditions for Context-Aware Access Control
- Implementing Consent-Based API Access for Sensitive Services
- Analysing IAM Policies with Policy Intelligence
- Setting up Access Transparency Logs for Admin Activity Review
- Integrating Google Workspace Groups with GCP IAM
- Audit Logging for IAM Policy Changes and Privilege Escalation
- Managing Access Across Multiple Projects and Folders
- Enabling Domain-Restricted Sharing to Prevent Data Leakage
- Using IAM Recommender to Identify Over-Privileged Accounts
- Securing API Access with API Keys and Quota Controls
- Configuring Workload Identity for Kubernetes and Compute Engine
- Detecting Suspicious Logins with Security Command Center
Module 4: Data Security, Encryption, and Compliance Frameworks - Customer-Managed Encryption Keys (CMEK) with Cloud KMS
- Setting up Key Rotation Policies and IAM for Key Access
- Encrypting Persistent Disks and Cloud Storage Objects
- Data Classification Using Cloud Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Redacting and De-identifying Sensitive Data in Batch and Stream
- Mapping Data Flows with Data Catalog and Tag Templates
- Applying Retention Policies for Regulatory Compliance
- Configuring Bucket Lock for Write-Once-Read-Many Scenarios
- Enabling Object Versioning and Immutable Logs
- Setting up Data Access Logs for Forensic Readiness
- Configuring Data Access Audit Logs in BigQuery
- Using Cloud External Key Manager (EKM) for On-Premises HSM Integration
- Implementing Data Residency Controls for GDPR and CCPA
- Automating Data Discovery with DLP and Pub/Sub Triggers
- Creating Data Protection Policies Using Org Policy Constraints
Module 5: Secure Compute Engine and Containerised Workloads - Deploying VMs with Secure Boot and Integrity Monitoring
- Enabling Shielded VMs with vTPM and Measured Boot
- Configuring OS Login for SSH Access Without Keys
- Using Image Projects for Standardised, Hardened VM Templates
- Automating Patch Management with OS Config
- Setting up Managed Instance Groups with Autohealing
- Enforcing Network Egress Controls with Private Google Access
- Securing Container Images with Binary Authorization
- Deploying GKE with Private Clusters and Master Authorized Networks
- Implementing Pod Security Standards and Policies
- Using Workload Identity for Cross-Service Authentication
- Scanning Container Images with Container Analysis and Vulnerability Reports
- Setting up Binary Authorization Policies for Deployment Gates
- Configuring Node Pools with Minimum Master Version Constraints
- Enabling Master Autorepair and Autoupgrade with Maintenance Windows
Module 6: Serverless and Event-Driven Security Architecture - Securing Cloud Functions with VPC Connector and Least-Privilege Roles
- Using Eventarc for Secure Cross-Product Event Routing
- Validating Events with Pub/Sub Schema and Message Signing
- Configuring Cloud Run Services with IAM and VPC Controls
- Setting up Ingress Controls to Limit External Access
- Using Cloud Scheduler with Authenticated Service Account Headers
- Securing Cloud Storage Triggers with Minimal Permissions
- Implementing Dead Letter Queues for Error Handling
- Applying TTL and Message Retention Policies in Pub/Sub
- Using Message Ordering and Exactly-Once Delivery Features
- Enabling Audit Logs for Function Invocations
- Deploying Serverless Backend Services with External Identity Tokens
- Setting up Conditional Execution Based on Event Attributes
- Monitoring Serverless Performance with Cloud Monitoring
- Creating Alerting Policies for Function Timeout and Error Rates
Module 7: Enterprise Monitoring, Logging, and Threat Detection - Centralising Logs with Cloud Logging and Log Sinks
- Creating Custom Metrics from Application Logs
- Setting up Log-Based Metrics for Cost and Usage Tracking
- Configuring Metrics Scopes for Cross-Project Visibility
- Building Custom Dashboards with Cloud Monitoring
- Creating Multi-Condition Alerting Policies
- Using Uptime Checks for Global Service Health
- Integrating Cloud Operations with PagerDuty and Slack
- Setting up Incident Response Playbooks
- Using Cloud Security Command Center (SCC) for Threat Detection
- Configuring SCC Findings and Security Health Analytics
- Enabling Web Security Scanner for App Engine and GKE
- Integrating Threat Intelligence Feeds with Security Sources
- Using Event Threat Detection for Admin Anomalies
- Setting up SCC Event Threat Detection for Service Account Usage
Module 8: Storage and Data Management for High Availability - Selecting Storage Classes Based on Access Patterns and Compliance
- Setting up Object Lifecycle Policies for Cost Optimisation
- Configuring Dual-Region and Multi-Region Bucket Replication
- Using Cloud Storage Transfer Service for Large-Scale Migrations
- Enabling Storage Object Move and Directory Flattening
- Securing Access with Signed URLs and Signed Policy Documents
- Integrating Cloud Storage with BigQuery and Dataproc
- Configuring Direct Peering with Bigtable and Filestore
- Setting up High-Performance File Shares with Cloud Filestore
- Using Persistent Memory Storage for Low-Latency Workloads
- Designing Backup and Restore Strategies for Databases
- Using VM Import/Export for Hybrid Data Transfer
- Monitoring Storage Usage and Predicting Capacity Trends
- Setting up Notifications for Bucket Policy Changes
- Encrypting Data in Transit with TLS 1.3 and ALPN
Module 9: Database Security and Operational Excellence - Hardening Cloud SQL with SSL and IP Whitelisting
- Enabling PostgreSQL and MySQL Audit Logs
- Using Cloud SQL Auth Proxies for Secure Application Access
- Configuring High Availability and Cross-Region Read Replicas
- Setting up Automated Backups with Point-in-Time Recovery
- Managing IAM for Cloud SQL Proxy and Admin Access
- Deploying Firestore in Native Mode with Field-Level Security Rules
- Implementing Composite Indexes and Query Optimisations
- Using Firestore in Datastore Mode with Legacy Application Support
- Configuring Bigtable Instance with Column Family Compression
- Setting up Bigtable Replication for Disaster Recovery
- Monitoring Bigtable Performance with Sizing Recommendations
- Securing Memorystore (Redis) with VPC Controls and IAM
- Enabling Automatic Failover and Authentication
- Analysing Slow Queries with Cloud SQL Query Insights
Module 10: Continuous Integration, Delivery, and Infrastructure as Code - Setting up Cloud Build with Private Workers and VPC Scenarios
- Securing Build Artifacts in Container Registry
- Using Cloud Build Triggers with Repository Event Filtering
- Configuring Approval Pipelines for Production Releases
- Deploying with Spinnaker and Terraform in CI/CD Workflows
- Using Terraform with Backend State in Cloud Storage
- Managing State Locking and Concurrency Controls
- Writing Reusable Modules for Network, IAM, and Compute
- Implementing Terragrunt for Multi-Environment Management
- Using Policy as Code with Forseti and Sentinel
- Validating Infrastructure Changes with Terraform Plan and Output
- Integrating Security Scanning into CI with Checkov and TFSec
- Automating Drift Detection and Remediation
- Setting up Audit Trails for Terraform Executions
- Creating Blue-Green and Canary Deployment Pipelines
Module 11: Cost Management and Financial Governance - Setting up BigQuery for Cost and Usage Analytics
- Creating Custom Reports with Billing Data Schema
- Applying Labels for Department, Service, and Environment Tracking
- Using Billing Export to BigQuery for Query-Driven Insights
- Designing Cost Allocation Models with Export Schemas
- Building Cost Dashboards with Looker Studio
- Setting up Budget Alerts with Threshold-Based Triggers
- Configuring Quotas to Prevent Runaway Costs
- Using Committed Use Discounts and Sustained Use Benefits
- Right-Sizing VMs with Compute Engine Recommender
- Analysing Idle Resources with VM Idle Detection
- Optimising Storage Costs with Lifecycle Management
- Monitoring Kubernetes Costs with Workload Metrics
- Forecasting Spending Trends with Time Series Analysis
- Generating Monthly Cost Reports for Finance Teams
Module 12: Zero Trust Security Architecture in GCP - Implementing BeyondCorp Enterprise for Secure Access
- Configuring Identity-Aware Proxy (IAP) with Context-Aware Access
- Enabling IAP for TCP Forwarding and SSH Through Browser
- Defining Access Levels Based on IP, Device, and Region
- Integrating Endpoint Verification with ChromeOS and Windows
- Using Access Context Manager for Perimeter Policies
- Creating Service Perimeters to Protect Critical APIs
- Restricting API Access with VPC Service Controls
- Enabling Service Perimeter Bridges for Hybrid Access
- Logging and Monitoring Service Perimeter Violations
- Configuring Data egress Policies with Egress Rules
- Testing Perimeter Policies with Dry Run Mode
- Integrating Zero Trust with Third-Party SIEM Tools
- Automating Policy Updates via Terraform and CI/CD
- Conducting Zero Trust Maturity Assessments
Module 13: Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning - Designing RPO and RTO Objectives for GCP Workloads
- Setting up Multi-Region Deployment Patterns for Compute and Storage
- Implementing Active-Passive and Active-Active Architectures
- Using Cloud DNS for Failover Routing
- Automating Backup and Restore with Cloud Storage and Snapshots
- Creating VM Image Repositories for Rapid Recovery
- Setting up Cross-Region Replication for Cloud SQL
- Testing DR Scenarios with Chaos Engineering Tools
- Documenting Recovery Playbooks and Runbooks
- Conducting Tabletop Exercises for Incident Response Teams
- Validating RTO Compliance with Monitoring Triggers
- Using Cloud Endpoints and Apigee for API Failover
- Monitoring DR Readiness with Health Checks and Alerts
- Updating DR Plans Based on Infrastructure Changes
- Benchmarking Recovery Performance Against Industry Standards
Module 14: Enterprise Governance, Policy, and Automation - Implementing Organizational Policy Constraints for Governance
- Setting up Constraints for Restricting VM Images and Machine Types
- Enforcing Encryption Requirements with Resource Policies
- Using Policy Intelligence to Review Past Policy Violations
- Automating Policy Enforcement with Forseti and SCC Integration
- Creating Custom Violation Reports and Alerting Workflows
- Using Config Validator for Rego-Based Policy Rules
- Setting up Policy-as-Code Pipelines in CI/CD
- Integrating Governance Policies with Audit Logs
- Managing Policy Inheritance Across Folders and Projects
- Deploying Compliance-as-Code Frameworks for ISO 27001
- Generating Compliance Reports for Internal Audits
- Setting up Automated Remediation for Non-Compliant Resources
- Using Skynet for Security Policy Orchestration
- Creating Executive Summary Dashboards for Governance Oversight
Module 15: Integration with DevSecOps and Enterprise Toolchains - Integrating GCP Security Tools with Jenkins and GitHub Actions
- Adding SCC Findings to Jira for Developer Triage
- Using Splunk and Chronicle for Centralised Security Analytics
- Configuring Stackdriver Logging Export to External SIEMs
- Setting up Security Event Feeds for SOAR Platforms
- Integrating with HashiCorp Vault for Secret Management
- Using External Secrets Operator for Kubernetes
- Automating Compliance Checks with InSpec and Chef
- Deploying Security Posture Dashboards with Looker
- Using Open Policy Agent (OPA) for Real-Time Policy Enforcement
- Integrating with Snyk for Dependency Scanning
- Configuring SonarQube for Code Quality and Security Gates
- Setting up Artifact Registry for Language-Specific Packages
- Automating Security Feedback into Pull Requests
- Creating Feedback Loops Between Security and Development Teams
Module 16: Capstone Project and Certification Preparation - Designing a Multi-Layered, Enterprise-Grade GCP Architecture
- Documenting Security, Scalability, and Compliance Requirements
- Creating Infrastructure Diagrams Using Cloud Architecture Framework
- Building Terraform Code for Entire Deployment Pipeline
- Implementing Zero Trust Access for All Endpoints
- Configuring Multi-Region DR with Automated Failover
- Setting up Centralised Monitoring, Logging, and Alerting
- Generating Cost Model and Financial Governance Report
- Conducting Internal Security Review and Gap Analysis
- Delivering Final Architecture Review to Simulated Executive Panel
- Receiving Expert Feedback and Iteration Guidance
- Preparing for Real-World Architecture Review Boards
- Finalising Documentation for Audit and Handover
- Submitting Capstone for Certificate Eligibility Review
- Earning your Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
- Deploying VMs with Secure Boot and Integrity Monitoring
- Enabling Shielded VMs with vTPM and Measured Boot
- Configuring OS Login for SSH Access Without Keys
- Using Image Projects for Standardised, Hardened VM Templates
- Automating Patch Management with OS Config
- Setting up Managed Instance Groups with Autohealing
- Enforcing Network Egress Controls with Private Google Access
- Securing Container Images with Binary Authorization
- Deploying GKE with Private Clusters and Master Authorized Networks
- Implementing Pod Security Standards and Policies
- Using Workload Identity for Cross-Service Authentication
- Scanning Container Images with Container Analysis and Vulnerability Reports
- Setting up Binary Authorization Policies for Deployment Gates
- Configuring Node Pools with Minimum Master Version Constraints
- Enabling Master Autorepair and Autoupgrade with Maintenance Windows
Module 6: Serverless and Event-Driven Security Architecture - Securing Cloud Functions with VPC Connector and Least-Privilege Roles
- Using Eventarc for Secure Cross-Product Event Routing
- Validating Events with Pub/Sub Schema and Message Signing
- Configuring Cloud Run Services with IAM and VPC Controls
- Setting up Ingress Controls to Limit External Access
- Using Cloud Scheduler with Authenticated Service Account Headers
- Securing Cloud Storage Triggers with Minimal Permissions
- Implementing Dead Letter Queues for Error Handling
- Applying TTL and Message Retention Policies in Pub/Sub
- Using Message Ordering and Exactly-Once Delivery Features
- Enabling Audit Logs for Function Invocations
- Deploying Serverless Backend Services with External Identity Tokens
- Setting up Conditional Execution Based on Event Attributes
- Monitoring Serverless Performance with Cloud Monitoring
- Creating Alerting Policies for Function Timeout and Error Rates
Module 7: Enterprise Monitoring, Logging, and Threat Detection - Centralising Logs with Cloud Logging and Log Sinks
- Creating Custom Metrics from Application Logs
- Setting up Log-Based Metrics for Cost and Usage Tracking
- Configuring Metrics Scopes for Cross-Project Visibility
- Building Custom Dashboards with Cloud Monitoring
- Creating Multi-Condition Alerting Policies
- Using Uptime Checks for Global Service Health
- Integrating Cloud Operations with PagerDuty and Slack
- Setting up Incident Response Playbooks
- Using Cloud Security Command Center (SCC) for Threat Detection
- Configuring SCC Findings and Security Health Analytics
- Enabling Web Security Scanner for App Engine and GKE
- Integrating Threat Intelligence Feeds with Security Sources
- Using Event Threat Detection for Admin Anomalies
- Setting up SCC Event Threat Detection for Service Account Usage
Module 8: Storage and Data Management for High Availability - Selecting Storage Classes Based on Access Patterns and Compliance
- Setting up Object Lifecycle Policies for Cost Optimisation
- Configuring Dual-Region and Multi-Region Bucket Replication
- Using Cloud Storage Transfer Service for Large-Scale Migrations
- Enabling Storage Object Move and Directory Flattening
- Securing Access with Signed URLs and Signed Policy Documents
- Integrating Cloud Storage with BigQuery and Dataproc
- Configuring Direct Peering with Bigtable and Filestore
- Setting up High-Performance File Shares with Cloud Filestore
- Using Persistent Memory Storage for Low-Latency Workloads
- Designing Backup and Restore Strategies for Databases
- Using VM Import/Export for Hybrid Data Transfer
- Monitoring Storage Usage and Predicting Capacity Trends
- Setting up Notifications for Bucket Policy Changes
- Encrypting Data in Transit with TLS 1.3 and ALPN
Module 9: Database Security and Operational Excellence - Hardening Cloud SQL with SSL and IP Whitelisting
- Enabling PostgreSQL and MySQL Audit Logs
- Using Cloud SQL Auth Proxies for Secure Application Access
- Configuring High Availability and Cross-Region Read Replicas
- Setting up Automated Backups with Point-in-Time Recovery
- Managing IAM for Cloud SQL Proxy and Admin Access
- Deploying Firestore in Native Mode with Field-Level Security Rules
- Implementing Composite Indexes and Query Optimisations
- Using Firestore in Datastore Mode with Legacy Application Support
- Configuring Bigtable Instance with Column Family Compression
- Setting up Bigtable Replication for Disaster Recovery
- Monitoring Bigtable Performance with Sizing Recommendations
- Securing Memorystore (Redis) with VPC Controls and IAM
- Enabling Automatic Failover and Authentication
- Analysing Slow Queries with Cloud SQL Query Insights
Module 10: Continuous Integration, Delivery, and Infrastructure as Code - Setting up Cloud Build with Private Workers and VPC Scenarios
- Securing Build Artifacts in Container Registry
- Using Cloud Build Triggers with Repository Event Filtering
- Configuring Approval Pipelines for Production Releases
- Deploying with Spinnaker and Terraform in CI/CD Workflows
- Using Terraform with Backend State in Cloud Storage
- Managing State Locking and Concurrency Controls
- Writing Reusable Modules for Network, IAM, and Compute
- Implementing Terragrunt for Multi-Environment Management
- Using Policy as Code with Forseti and Sentinel
- Validating Infrastructure Changes with Terraform Plan and Output
- Integrating Security Scanning into CI with Checkov and TFSec
- Automating Drift Detection and Remediation
- Setting up Audit Trails for Terraform Executions
- Creating Blue-Green and Canary Deployment Pipelines
Module 11: Cost Management and Financial Governance - Setting up BigQuery for Cost and Usage Analytics
- Creating Custom Reports with Billing Data Schema
- Applying Labels for Department, Service, and Environment Tracking
- Using Billing Export to BigQuery for Query-Driven Insights
- Designing Cost Allocation Models with Export Schemas
- Building Cost Dashboards with Looker Studio
- Setting up Budget Alerts with Threshold-Based Triggers
- Configuring Quotas to Prevent Runaway Costs
- Using Committed Use Discounts and Sustained Use Benefits
- Right-Sizing VMs with Compute Engine Recommender
- Analysing Idle Resources with VM Idle Detection
- Optimising Storage Costs with Lifecycle Management
- Monitoring Kubernetes Costs with Workload Metrics
- Forecasting Spending Trends with Time Series Analysis
- Generating Monthly Cost Reports for Finance Teams
Module 12: Zero Trust Security Architecture in GCP - Implementing BeyondCorp Enterprise for Secure Access
- Configuring Identity-Aware Proxy (IAP) with Context-Aware Access
- Enabling IAP for TCP Forwarding and SSH Through Browser
- Defining Access Levels Based on IP, Device, and Region
- Integrating Endpoint Verification with ChromeOS and Windows
- Using Access Context Manager for Perimeter Policies
- Creating Service Perimeters to Protect Critical APIs
- Restricting API Access with VPC Service Controls
- Enabling Service Perimeter Bridges for Hybrid Access
- Logging and Monitoring Service Perimeter Violations
- Configuring Data egress Policies with Egress Rules
- Testing Perimeter Policies with Dry Run Mode
- Integrating Zero Trust with Third-Party SIEM Tools
- Automating Policy Updates via Terraform and CI/CD
- Conducting Zero Trust Maturity Assessments
Module 13: Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning - Designing RPO and RTO Objectives for GCP Workloads
- Setting up Multi-Region Deployment Patterns for Compute and Storage
- Implementing Active-Passive and Active-Active Architectures
- Using Cloud DNS for Failover Routing
- Automating Backup and Restore with Cloud Storage and Snapshots
- Creating VM Image Repositories for Rapid Recovery
- Setting up Cross-Region Replication for Cloud SQL
- Testing DR Scenarios with Chaos Engineering Tools
- Documenting Recovery Playbooks and Runbooks
- Conducting Tabletop Exercises for Incident Response Teams
- Validating RTO Compliance with Monitoring Triggers
- Using Cloud Endpoints and Apigee for API Failover
- Monitoring DR Readiness with Health Checks and Alerts
- Updating DR Plans Based on Infrastructure Changes
- Benchmarking Recovery Performance Against Industry Standards
Module 14: Enterprise Governance, Policy, and Automation - Implementing Organizational Policy Constraints for Governance
- Setting up Constraints for Restricting VM Images and Machine Types
- Enforcing Encryption Requirements with Resource Policies
- Using Policy Intelligence to Review Past Policy Violations
- Automating Policy Enforcement with Forseti and SCC Integration
- Creating Custom Violation Reports and Alerting Workflows
- Using Config Validator for Rego-Based Policy Rules
- Setting up Policy-as-Code Pipelines in CI/CD
- Integrating Governance Policies with Audit Logs
- Managing Policy Inheritance Across Folders and Projects
- Deploying Compliance-as-Code Frameworks for ISO 27001
- Generating Compliance Reports for Internal Audits
- Setting up Automated Remediation for Non-Compliant Resources
- Using Skynet for Security Policy Orchestration
- Creating Executive Summary Dashboards for Governance Oversight
Module 15: Integration with DevSecOps and Enterprise Toolchains - Integrating GCP Security Tools with Jenkins and GitHub Actions
- Adding SCC Findings to Jira for Developer Triage
- Using Splunk and Chronicle for Centralised Security Analytics
- Configuring Stackdriver Logging Export to External SIEMs
- Setting up Security Event Feeds for SOAR Platforms
- Integrating with HashiCorp Vault for Secret Management
- Using External Secrets Operator for Kubernetes
- Automating Compliance Checks with InSpec and Chef
- Deploying Security Posture Dashboards with Looker
- Using Open Policy Agent (OPA) for Real-Time Policy Enforcement
- Integrating with Snyk for Dependency Scanning
- Configuring SonarQube for Code Quality and Security Gates
- Setting up Artifact Registry for Language-Specific Packages
- Automating Security Feedback into Pull Requests
- Creating Feedback Loops Between Security and Development Teams
Module 16: Capstone Project and Certification Preparation - Designing a Multi-Layered, Enterprise-Grade GCP Architecture
- Documenting Security, Scalability, and Compliance Requirements
- Creating Infrastructure Diagrams Using Cloud Architecture Framework
- Building Terraform Code for Entire Deployment Pipeline
- Implementing Zero Trust Access for All Endpoints
- Configuring Multi-Region DR with Automated Failover
- Setting up Centralised Monitoring, Logging, and Alerting
- Generating Cost Model and Financial Governance Report
- Conducting Internal Security Review and Gap Analysis
- Delivering Final Architecture Review to Simulated Executive Panel
- Receiving Expert Feedback and Iteration Guidance
- Preparing for Real-World Architecture Review Boards
- Finalising Documentation for Audit and Handover
- Submitting Capstone for Certificate Eligibility Review
- Earning your Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
- Centralising Logs with Cloud Logging and Log Sinks
- Creating Custom Metrics from Application Logs
- Setting up Log-Based Metrics for Cost and Usage Tracking
- Configuring Metrics Scopes for Cross-Project Visibility
- Building Custom Dashboards with Cloud Monitoring
- Creating Multi-Condition Alerting Policies
- Using Uptime Checks for Global Service Health
- Integrating Cloud Operations with PagerDuty and Slack
- Setting up Incident Response Playbooks
- Using Cloud Security Command Center (SCC) for Threat Detection
- Configuring SCC Findings and Security Health Analytics
- Enabling Web Security Scanner for App Engine and GKE
- Integrating Threat Intelligence Feeds with Security Sources
- Using Event Threat Detection for Admin Anomalies
- Setting up SCC Event Threat Detection for Service Account Usage
Module 8: Storage and Data Management for High Availability - Selecting Storage Classes Based on Access Patterns and Compliance
- Setting up Object Lifecycle Policies for Cost Optimisation
- Configuring Dual-Region and Multi-Region Bucket Replication
- Using Cloud Storage Transfer Service for Large-Scale Migrations
- Enabling Storage Object Move and Directory Flattening
- Securing Access with Signed URLs and Signed Policy Documents
- Integrating Cloud Storage with BigQuery and Dataproc
- Configuring Direct Peering with Bigtable and Filestore
- Setting up High-Performance File Shares with Cloud Filestore
- Using Persistent Memory Storage for Low-Latency Workloads
- Designing Backup and Restore Strategies for Databases
- Using VM Import/Export for Hybrid Data Transfer
- Monitoring Storage Usage and Predicting Capacity Trends
- Setting up Notifications for Bucket Policy Changes
- Encrypting Data in Transit with TLS 1.3 and ALPN
Module 9: Database Security and Operational Excellence - Hardening Cloud SQL with SSL and IP Whitelisting
- Enabling PostgreSQL and MySQL Audit Logs
- Using Cloud SQL Auth Proxies for Secure Application Access
- Configuring High Availability and Cross-Region Read Replicas
- Setting up Automated Backups with Point-in-Time Recovery
- Managing IAM for Cloud SQL Proxy and Admin Access
- Deploying Firestore in Native Mode with Field-Level Security Rules
- Implementing Composite Indexes and Query Optimisations
- Using Firestore in Datastore Mode with Legacy Application Support
- Configuring Bigtable Instance with Column Family Compression
- Setting up Bigtable Replication for Disaster Recovery
- Monitoring Bigtable Performance with Sizing Recommendations
- Securing Memorystore (Redis) with VPC Controls and IAM
- Enabling Automatic Failover and Authentication
- Analysing Slow Queries with Cloud SQL Query Insights
Module 10: Continuous Integration, Delivery, and Infrastructure as Code - Setting up Cloud Build with Private Workers and VPC Scenarios
- Securing Build Artifacts in Container Registry
- Using Cloud Build Triggers with Repository Event Filtering
- Configuring Approval Pipelines for Production Releases
- Deploying with Spinnaker and Terraform in CI/CD Workflows
- Using Terraform with Backend State in Cloud Storage
- Managing State Locking and Concurrency Controls
- Writing Reusable Modules for Network, IAM, and Compute
- Implementing Terragrunt for Multi-Environment Management
- Using Policy as Code with Forseti and Sentinel
- Validating Infrastructure Changes with Terraform Plan and Output
- Integrating Security Scanning into CI with Checkov and TFSec
- Automating Drift Detection and Remediation
- Setting up Audit Trails for Terraform Executions
- Creating Blue-Green and Canary Deployment Pipelines
Module 11: Cost Management and Financial Governance - Setting up BigQuery for Cost and Usage Analytics
- Creating Custom Reports with Billing Data Schema
- Applying Labels for Department, Service, and Environment Tracking
- Using Billing Export to BigQuery for Query-Driven Insights
- Designing Cost Allocation Models with Export Schemas
- Building Cost Dashboards with Looker Studio
- Setting up Budget Alerts with Threshold-Based Triggers
- Configuring Quotas to Prevent Runaway Costs
- Using Committed Use Discounts and Sustained Use Benefits
- Right-Sizing VMs with Compute Engine Recommender
- Analysing Idle Resources with VM Idle Detection
- Optimising Storage Costs with Lifecycle Management
- Monitoring Kubernetes Costs with Workload Metrics
- Forecasting Spending Trends with Time Series Analysis
- Generating Monthly Cost Reports for Finance Teams
Module 12: Zero Trust Security Architecture in GCP - Implementing BeyondCorp Enterprise for Secure Access
- Configuring Identity-Aware Proxy (IAP) with Context-Aware Access
- Enabling IAP for TCP Forwarding and SSH Through Browser
- Defining Access Levels Based on IP, Device, and Region
- Integrating Endpoint Verification with ChromeOS and Windows
- Using Access Context Manager for Perimeter Policies
- Creating Service Perimeters to Protect Critical APIs
- Restricting API Access with VPC Service Controls
- Enabling Service Perimeter Bridges for Hybrid Access
- Logging and Monitoring Service Perimeter Violations
- Configuring Data egress Policies with Egress Rules
- Testing Perimeter Policies with Dry Run Mode
- Integrating Zero Trust with Third-Party SIEM Tools
- Automating Policy Updates via Terraform and CI/CD
- Conducting Zero Trust Maturity Assessments
Module 13: Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning - Designing RPO and RTO Objectives for GCP Workloads
- Setting up Multi-Region Deployment Patterns for Compute and Storage
- Implementing Active-Passive and Active-Active Architectures
- Using Cloud DNS for Failover Routing
- Automating Backup and Restore with Cloud Storage and Snapshots
- Creating VM Image Repositories for Rapid Recovery
- Setting up Cross-Region Replication for Cloud SQL
- Testing DR Scenarios with Chaos Engineering Tools
- Documenting Recovery Playbooks and Runbooks
- Conducting Tabletop Exercises for Incident Response Teams
- Validating RTO Compliance with Monitoring Triggers
- Using Cloud Endpoints and Apigee for API Failover
- Monitoring DR Readiness with Health Checks and Alerts
- Updating DR Plans Based on Infrastructure Changes
- Benchmarking Recovery Performance Against Industry Standards
Module 14: Enterprise Governance, Policy, and Automation - Implementing Organizational Policy Constraints for Governance
- Setting up Constraints for Restricting VM Images and Machine Types
- Enforcing Encryption Requirements with Resource Policies
- Using Policy Intelligence to Review Past Policy Violations
- Automating Policy Enforcement with Forseti and SCC Integration
- Creating Custom Violation Reports and Alerting Workflows
- Using Config Validator for Rego-Based Policy Rules
- Setting up Policy-as-Code Pipelines in CI/CD
- Integrating Governance Policies with Audit Logs
- Managing Policy Inheritance Across Folders and Projects
- Deploying Compliance-as-Code Frameworks for ISO 27001
- Generating Compliance Reports for Internal Audits
- Setting up Automated Remediation for Non-Compliant Resources
- Using Skynet for Security Policy Orchestration
- Creating Executive Summary Dashboards for Governance Oversight
Module 15: Integration with DevSecOps and Enterprise Toolchains - Integrating GCP Security Tools with Jenkins and GitHub Actions
- Adding SCC Findings to Jira for Developer Triage
- Using Splunk and Chronicle for Centralised Security Analytics
- Configuring Stackdriver Logging Export to External SIEMs
- Setting up Security Event Feeds for SOAR Platforms
- Integrating with HashiCorp Vault for Secret Management
- Using External Secrets Operator for Kubernetes
- Automating Compliance Checks with InSpec and Chef
- Deploying Security Posture Dashboards with Looker
- Using Open Policy Agent (OPA) for Real-Time Policy Enforcement
- Integrating with Snyk for Dependency Scanning
- Configuring SonarQube for Code Quality and Security Gates
- Setting up Artifact Registry for Language-Specific Packages
- Automating Security Feedback into Pull Requests
- Creating Feedback Loops Between Security and Development Teams
Module 16: Capstone Project and Certification Preparation - Designing a Multi-Layered, Enterprise-Grade GCP Architecture
- Documenting Security, Scalability, and Compliance Requirements
- Creating Infrastructure Diagrams Using Cloud Architecture Framework
- Building Terraform Code for Entire Deployment Pipeline
- Implementing Zero Trust Access for All Endpoints
- Configuring Multi-Region DR with Automated Failover
- Setting up Centralised Monitoring, Logging, and Alerting
- Generating Cost Model and Financial Governance Report
- Conducting Internal Security Review and Gap Analysis
- Delivering Final Architecture Review to Simulated Executive Panel
- Receiving Expert Feedback and Iteration Guidance
- Preparing for Real-World Architecture Review Boards
- Finalising Documentation for Audit and Handover
- Submitting Capstone for Certificate Eligibility Review
- Earning your Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
- Hardening Cloud SQL with SSL and IP Whitelisting
- Enabling PostgreSQL and MySQL Audit Logs
- Using Cloud SQL Auth Proxies for Secure Application Access
- Configuring High Availability and Cross-Region Read Replicas
- Setting up Automated Backups with Point-in-Time Recovery
- Managing IAM for Cloud SQL Proxy and Admin Access
- Deploying Firestore in Native Mode with Field-Level Security Rules
- Implementing Composite Indexes and Query Optimisations
- Using Firestore in Datastore Mode with Legacy Application Support
- Configuring Bigtable Instance with Column Family Compression
- Setting up Bigtable Replication for Disaster Recovery
- Monitoring Bigtable Performance with Sizing Recommendations
- Securing Memorystore (Redis) with VPC Controls and IAM
- Enabling Automatic Failover and Authentication
- Analysing Slow Queries with Cloud SQL Query Insights
Module 10: Continuous Integration, Delivery, and Infrastructure as Code - Setting up Cloud Build with Private Workers and VPC Scenarios
- Securing Build Artifacts in Container Registry
- Using Cloud Build Triggers with Repository Event Filtering
- Configuring Approval Pipelines for Production Releases
- Deploying with Spinnaker and Terraform in CI/CD Workflows
- Using Terraform with Backend State in Cloud Storage
- Managing State Locking and Concurrency Controls
- Writing Reusable Modules for Network, IAM, and Compute
- Implementing Terragrunt for Multi-Environment Management
- Using Policy as Code with Forseti and Sentinel
- Validating Infrastructure Changes with Terraform Plan and Output
- Integrating Security Scanning into CI with Checkov and TFSec
- Automating Drift Detection and Remediation
- Setting up Audit Trails for Terraform Executions
- Creating Blue-Green and Canary Deployment Pipelines
Module 11: Cost Management and Financial Governance - Setting up BigQuery for Cost and Usage Analytics
- Creating Custom Reports with Billing Data Schema
- Applying Labels for Department, Service, and Environment Tracking
- Using Billing Export to BigQuery for Query-Driven Insights
- Designing Cost Allocation Models with Export Schemas
- Building Cost Dashboards with Looker Studio
- Setting up Budget Alerts with Threshold-Based Triggers
- Configuring Quotas to Prevent Runaway Costs
- Using Committed Use Discounts and Sustained Use Benefits
- Right-Sizing VMs with Compute Engine Recommender
- Analysing Idle Resources with VM Idle Detection
- Optimising Storage Costs with Lifecycle Management
- Monitoring Kubernetes Costs with Workload Metrics
- Forecasting Spending Trends with Time Series Analysis
- Generating Monthly Cost Reports for Finance Teams
Module 12: Zero Trust Security Architecture in GCP - Implementing BeyondCorp Enterprise for Secure Access
- Configuring Identity-Aware Proxy (IAP) with Context-Aware Access
- Enabling IAP for TCP Forwarding and SSH Through Browser
- Defining Access Levels Based on IP, Device, and Region
- Integrating Endpoint Verification with ChromeOS and Windows
- Using Access Context Manager for Perimeter Policies
- Creating Service Perimeters to Protect Critical APIs
- Restricting API Access with VPC Service Controls
- Enabling Service Perimeter Bridges for Hybrid Access
- Logging and Monitoring Service Perimeter Violations
- Configuring Data egress Policies with Egress Rules
- Testing Perimeter Policies with Dry Run Mode
- Integrating Zero Trust with Third-Party SIEM Tools
- Automating Policy Updates via Terraform and CI/CD
- Conducting Zero Trust Maturity Assessments
Module 13: Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning - Designing RPO and RTO Objectives for GCP Workloads
- Setting up Multi-Region Deployment Patterns for Compute and Storage
- Implementing Active-Passive and Active-Active Architectures
- Using Cloud DNS for Failover Routing
- Automating Backup and Restore with Cloud Storage and Snapshots
- Creating VM Image Repositories for Rapid Recovery
- Setting up Cross-Region Replication for Cloud SQL
- Testing DR Scenarios with Chaos Engineering Tools
- Documenting Recovery Playbooks and Runbooks
- Conducting Tabletop Exercises for Incident Response Teams
- Validating RTO Compliance with Monitoring Triggers
- Using Cloud Endpoints and Apigee for API Failover
- Monitoring DR Readiness with Health Checks and Alerts
- Updating DR Plans Based on Infrastructure Changes
- Benchmarking Recovery Performance Against Industry Standards
Module 14: Enterprise Governance, Policy, and Automation - Implementing Organizational Policy Constraints for Governance
- Setting up Constraints for Restricting VM Images and Machine Types
- Enforcing Encryption Requirements with Resource Policies
- Using Policy Intelligence to Review Past Policy Violations
- Automating Policy Enforcement with Forseti and SCC Integration
- Creating Custom Violation Reports and Alerting Workflows
- Using Config Validator for Rego-Based Policy Rules
- Setting up Policy-as-Code Pipelines in CI/CD
- Integrating Governance Policies with Audit Logs
- Managing Policy Inheritance Across Folders and Projects
- Deploying Compliance-as-Code Frameworks for ISO 27001
- Generating Compliance Reports for Internal Audits
- Setting up Automated Remediation for Non-Compliant Resources
- Using Skynet for Security Policy Orchestration
- Creating Executive Summary Dashboards for Governance Oversight
Module 15: Integration with DevSecOps and Enterprise Toolchains - Integrating GCP Security Tools with Jenkins and GitHub Actions
- Adding SCC Findings to Jira for Developer Triage
- Using Splunk and Chronicle for Centralised Security Analytics
- Configuring Stackdriver Logging Export to External SIEMs
- Setting up Security Event Feeds for SOAR Platforms
- Integrating with HashiCorp Vault for Secret Management
- Using External Secrets Operator for Kubernetes
- Automating Compliance Checks with InSpec and Chef
- Deploying Security Posture Dashboards with Looker
- Using Open Policy Agent (OPA) for Real-Time Policy Enforcement
- Integrating with Snyk for Dependency Scanning
- Configuring SonarQube for Code Quality and Security Gates
- Setting up Artifact Registry for Language-Specific Packages
- Automating Security Feedback into Pull Requests
- Creating Feedback Loops Between Security and Development Teams
Module 16: Capstone Project and Certification Preparation - Designing a Multi-Layered, Enterprise-Grade GCP Architecture
- Documenting Security, Scalability, and Compliance Requirements
- Creating Infrastructure Diagrams Using Cloud Architecture Framework
- Building Terraform Code for Entire Deployment Pipeline
- Implementing Zero Trust Access for All Endpoints
- Configuring Multi-Region DR with Automated Failover
- Setting up Centralised Monitoring, Logging, and Alerting
- Generating Cost Model and Financial Governance Report
- Conducting Internal Security Review and Gap Analysis
- Delivering Final Architecture Review to Simulated Executive Panel
- Receiving Expert Feedback and Iteration Guidance
- Preparing for Real-World Architecture Review Boards
- Finalising Documentation for Audit and Handover
- Submitting Capstone for Certificate Eligibility Review
- Earning your Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
- Setting up BigQuery for Cost and Usage Analytics
- Creating Custom Reports with Billing Data Schema
- Applying Labels for Department, Service, and Environment Tracking
- Using Billing Export to BigQuery for Query-Driven Insights
- Designing Cost Allocation Models with Export Schemas
- Building Cost Dashboards with Looker Studio
- Setting up Budget Alerts with Threshold-Based Triggers
- Configuring Quotas to Prevent Runaway Costs
- Using Committed Use Discounts and Sustained Use Benefits
- Right-Sizing VMs with Compute Engine Recommender
- Analysing Idle Resources with VM Idle Detection
- Optimising Storage Costs with Lifecycle Management
- Monitoring Kubernetes Costs with Workload Metrics
- Forecasting Spending Trends with Time Series Analysis
- Generating Monthly Cost Reports for Finance Teams
Module 12: Zero Trust Security Architecture in GCP - Implementing BeyondCorp Enterprise for Secure Access
- Configuring Identity-Aware Proxy (IAP) with Context-Aware Access
- Enabling IAP for TCP Forwarding and SSH Through Browser
- Defining Access Levels Based on IP, Device, and Region
- Integrating Endpoint Verification with ChromeOS and Windows
- Using Access Context Manager for Perimeter Policies
- Creating Service Perimeters to Protect Critical APIs
- Restricting API Access with VPC Service Controls
- Enabling Service Perimeter Bridges for Hybrid Access
- Logging and Monitoring Service Perimeter Violations
- Configuring Data egress Policies with Egress Rules
- Testing Perimeter Policies with Dry Run Mode
- Integrating Zero Trust with Third-Party SIEM Tools
- Automating Policy Updates via Terraform and CI/CD
- Conducting Zero Trust Maturity Assessments
Module 13: Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning - Designing RPO and RTO Objectives for GCP Workloads
- Setting up Multi-Region Deployment Patterns for Compute and Storage
- Implementing Active-Passive and Active-Active Architectures
- Using Cloud DNS for Failover Routing
- Automating Backup and Restore with Cloud Storage and Snapshots
- Creating VM Image Repositories for Rapid Recovery
- Setting up Cross-Region Replication for Cloud SQL
- Testing DR Scenarios with Chaos Engineering Tools
- Documenting Recovery Playbooks and Runbooks
- Conducting Tabletop Exercises for Incident Response Teams
- Validating RTO Compliance with Monitoring Triggers
- Using Cloud Endpoints and Apigee for API Failover
- Monitoring DR Readiness with Health Checks and Alerts
- Updating DR Plans Based on Infrastructure Changes
- Benchmarking Recovery Performance Against Industry Standards
Module 14: Enterprise Governance, Policy, and Automation - Implementing Organizational Policy Constraints for Governance
- Setting up Constraints for Restricting VM Images and Machine Types
- Enforcing Encryption Requirements with Resource Policies
- Using Policy Intelligence to Review Past Policy Violations
- Automating Policy Enforcement with Forseti and SCC Integration
- Creating Custom Violation Reports and Alerting Workflows
- Using Config Validator for Rego-Based Policy Rules
- Setting up Policy-as-Code Pipelines in CI/CD
- Integrating Governance Policies with Audit Logs
- Managing Policy Inheritance Across Folders and Projects
- Deploying Compliance-as-Code Frameworks for ISO 27001
- Generating Compliance Reports for Internal Audits
- Setting up Automated Remediation for Non-Compliant Resources
- Using Skynet for Security Policy Orchestration
- Creating Executive Summary Dashboards for Governance Oversight
Module 15: Integration with DevSecOps and Enterprise Toolchains - Integrating GCP Security Tools with Jenkins and GitHub Actions
- Adding SCC Findings to Jira for Developer Triage
- Using Splunk and Chronicle for Centralised Security Analytics
- Configuring Stackdriver Logging Export to External SIEMs
- Setting up Security Event Feeds for SOAR Platforms
- Integrating with HashiCorp Vault for Secret Management
- Using External Secrets Operator for Kubernetes
- Automating Compliance Checks with InSpec and Chef
- Deploying Security Posture Dashboards with Looker
- Using Open Policy Agent (OPA) for Real-Time Policy Enforcement
- Integrating with Snyk for Dependency Scanning
- Configuring SonarQube for Code Quality and Security Gates
- Setting up Artifact Registry for Language-Specific Packages
- Automating Security Feedback into Pull Requests
- Creating Feedback Loops Between Security and Development Teams
Module 16: Capstone Project and Certification Preparation - Designing a Multi-Layered, Enterprise-Grade GCP Architecture
- Documenting Security, Scalability, and Compliance Requirements
- Creating Infrastructure Diagrams Using Cloud Architecture Framework
- Building Terraform Code for Entire Deployment Pipeline
- Implementing Zero Trust Access for All Endpoints
- Configuring Multi-Region DR with Automated Failover
- Setting up Centralised Monitoring, Logging, and Alerting
- Generating Cost Model and Financial Governance Report
- Conducting Internal Security Review and Gap Analysis
- Delivering Final Architecture Review to Simulated Executive Panel
- Receiving Expert Feedback and Iteration Guidance
- Preparing for Real-World Architecture Review Boards
- Finalising Documentation for Audit and Handover
- Submitting Capstone for Certificate Eligibility Review
- Earning your Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
- Designing RPO and RTO Objectives for GCP Workloads
- Setting up Multi-Region Deployment Patterns for Compute and Storage
- Implementing Active-Passive and Active-Active Architectures
- Using Cloud DNS for Failover Routing
- Automating Backup and Restore with Cloud Storage and Snapshots
- Creating VM Image Repositories for Rapid Recovery
- Setting up Cross-Region Replication for Cloud SQL
- Testing DR Scenarios with Chaos Engineering Tools
- Documenting Recovery Playbooks and Runbooks
- Conducting Tabletop Exercises for Incident Response Teams
- Validating RTO Compliance with Monitoring Triggers
- Using Cloud Endpoints and Apigee for API Failover
- Monitoring DR Readiness with Health Checks and Alerts
- Updating DR Plans Based on Infrastructure Changes
- Benchmarking Recovery Performance Against Industry Standards
Module 14: Enterprise Governance, Policy, and Automation - Implementing Organizational Policy Constraints for Governance
- Setting up Constraints for Restricting VM Images and Machine Types
- Enforcing Encryption Requirements with Resource Policies
- Using Policy Intelligence to Review Past Policy Violations
- Automating Policy Enforcement with Forseti and SCC Integration
- Creating Custom Violation Reports and Alerting Workflows
- Using Config Validator for Rego-Based Policy Rules
- Setting up Policy-as-Code Pipelines in CI/CD
- Integrating Governance Policies with Audit Logs
- Managing Policy Inheritance Across Folders and Projects
- Deploying Compliance-as-Code Frameworks for ISO 27001
- Generating Compliance Reports for Internal Audits
- Setting up Automated Remediation for Non-Compliant Resources
- Using Skynet for Security Policy Orchestration
- Creating Executive Summary Dashboards for Governance Oversight
Module 15: Integration with DevSecOps and Enterprise Toolchains - Integrating GCP Security Tools with Jenkins and GitHub Actions
- Adding SCC Findings to Jira for Developer Triage
- Using Splunk and Chronicle for Centralised Security Analytics
- Configuring Stackdriver Logging Export to External SIEMs
- Setting up Security Event Feeds for SOAR Platforms
- Integrating with HashiCorp Vault for Secret Management
- Using External Secrets Operator for Kubernetes
- Automating Compliance Checks with InSpec and Chef
- Deploying Security Posture Dashboards with Looker
- Using Open Policy Agent (OPA) for Real-Time Policy Enforcement
- Integrating with Snyk for Dependency Scanning
- Configuring SonarQube for Code Quality and Security Gates
- Setting up Artifact Registry for Language-Specific Packages
- Automating Security Feedback into Pull Requests
- Creating Feedback Loops Between Security and Development Teams
Module 16: Capstone Project and Certification Preparation - Designing a Multi-Layered, Enterprise-Grade GCP Architecture
- Documenting Security, Scalability, and Compliance Requirements
- Creating Infrastructure Diagrams Using Cloud Architecture Framework
- Building Terraform Code for Entire Deployment Pipeline
- Implementing Zero Trust Access for All Endpoints
- Configuring Multi-Region DR with Automated Failover
- Setting up Centralised Monitoring, Logging, and Alerting
- Generating Cost Model and Financial Governance Report
- Conducting Internal Security Review and Gap Analysis
- Delivering Final Architecture Review to Simulated Executive Panel
- Receiving Expert Feedback and Iteration Guidance
- Preparing for Real-World Architecture Review Boards
- Finalising Documentation for Audit and Handover
- Submitting Capstone for Certificate Eligibility Review
- Earning your Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
- Integrating GCP Security Tools with Jenkins and GitHub Actions
- Adding SCC Findings to Jira for Developer Triage
- Using Splunk and Chronicle for Centralised Security Analytics
- Configuring Stackdriver Logging Export to External SIEMs
- Setting up Security Event Feeds for SOAR Platforms
- Integrating with HashiCorp Vault for Secret Management
- Using External Secrets Operator for Kubernetes
- Automating Compliance Checks with InSpec and Chef
- Deploying Security Posture Dashboards with Looker
- Using Open Policy Agent (OPA) for Real-Time Policy Enforcement
- Integrating with Snyk for Dependency Scanning
- Configuring SonarQube for Code Quality and Security Gates
- Setting up Artifact Registry for Language-Specific Packages
- Automating Security Feedback into Pull Requests
- Creating Feedback Loops Between Security and Development Teams