Networking in Google Cloud: Network Security

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Some related experience required

5 hours to complete

3 weeks at 1 hour a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Deploy Cloud IDS and configure its settings according to specific security needs.
Identify methods Google Cloud uses to mitigate the risk of DDoS for its customers.
Define packet mirroring and explain its role in network analysis and troubleshooting.

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There are 5 modules in this course

Welcome to the fourth course of the "Networking in Google Cloud" series: Network Security!

In this course, you'll dive into the services for safeguarding your Google Cloud network infrastructure. The first module, Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Protection, covers how to fortify your network against Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, ensuring uninterrupted availability of your services. In the second module, Controlling Access to VPC Networks, you'll learn the network access control, enabling you to define permissions for who can access your resources and how. Finally, in the third module, Advanced Security Monitoring and Analysis, we'll explore how to proactively detect and respond to potential threats, keeping your Google Cloud environment secure and resilient. By the end of this course, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of Google Cloud network security.

Welcome to the Networking in Google Cloud: Routing and Addressing course.

What's included

1 video

Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Protection. Distributed Denial of Service Attacks are a major concern today and can have a huge impact on businesses if the business is not adequately prepared. In this module we will begin with a quick discussion on how DDoS attacks work and then review some DDoS mitigation techniques that are provided by Google Cloud. We will finish up with a review of complementary partner products and a lab where you will get a chance to see some DDoS mitigations in action.

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7 videos1 assignment1 app item

7 videosTotal 22 minutes

Module Introduction0 minutesPreview module
How DDoS attacks work2 minutes
Google Cloud mitigations10 minutes
Types of complementary partner products2 minutes
Coursera: Getting Started with Google Cloud Platform and Qwiklabs4 minutes
Lab Intro Configuring Traffic Blocklisting with Google Cloud Armor0 minutes
Debrief0 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 4 minutes

Module Quiz4 minutes

1 app itemTotal 90 minutes

Lab: Configuring Traffic Blocklisting with Google Cloud Armor90 minutes

This module covers protecting your Google Cloud network infrastructure with Cloud Firewall, Cloud IDS, and Secure Web Proxy.

What's included

8 videos1 assignment2 app items

8 videosTotal 31 minutes

Module Introduction0 minutesPreview module
IAM roles7 minutes
Firewall rules14 minutes
Lab Intro Configuring VPC Firewalls0 minutes
Cloud IDS3 minutes
Lab Intro Getting Started with Cloud IDS0 minutes
Secure Web Proxy3 minutes
Debrief0 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 4 minutes

Module Quiz4 minutes

2 app itemsTotal 165 minutes

Lab: Configuring VPC Firewalls90 minutes
Lab: Getting Started with Cloud IDS75 minutes

This module provides an overview of packet mirroring for enhanced network security. Learn how to leverage this tool for traffic inspection, threat detection, and troubleshooting. We'll also cover essential network security best practices and test your knowledge with a quiz.

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4 videos1 assignment

Student PDF links to all modules

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1 reading

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Networking in Google Cloud: Network Security

What you'll learn

Details to know

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Build your subject-matter expertise

Earn a career certificate

There are 5 modules in this course

Welcome to Networking in Google Cloud

What's included

Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Protection

What's included

Controlling Access to VPC Networks

What's included

Advanced Security Monitoring and Analysis

What's included

Course Resources

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Advance your career with an online degree

Join over 3,400 global companies that choose Coursera for Business

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