Preface

Organizations are increasingly adopting cloud migration for several reasons, including scalability, cost-efficiency, and agility. Cloud platforms offer the ability to scale resources on demand, reduce infrastructure costs, and quickly adapt to changing business needs. As a result, businesses are seeking to leverage the benefits of cloud computing, leading to rising demand for cloud security. Cloud security plays a crucial role in cloud computing, and so cloud service providers such as Google Cloud invest heavily in security measures such as encryption, access controls, threat detection, and incident response. By migrating to the cloud, organizations can leverage the expertise and infrastructure of cloud providers to enhance their overall security posture, protecting against data breaches, unauthorized access, and other cyber threats. As a result, there is growing demand for skilled professionals who can ensure the security of these cloud environments.

Data breaches and security incidents have become a major concern for businesses. The role of a Google Cloud security engineer involves implementing robust security measures, designing secure architectures, and managing access controls to safeguard data from unauthorized access, breaches, and other security threats. The Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer Certification acts as a testament to your proficiency in securing cloud environments and demonstrates your commitment to professional development. It enhances your credibility and opens up new career opportunities in the field of cloud security.

This book will introduce you to a range of essential topics. It will provide an understanding of cloud security fundamentals and the shared responsibility model. The book will go in-depth into the security features and services offered by Google Cloud, such as IAM, network security, container security, and Security Command Center. It will also address secure cloud architecture and design, data protection and encryption, security operations compliance and governance, and best practices. Additionally, the book has two full mock exams to aid in exam preparation. By covering these topics thoroughly, the book prepares you to excel in the certification exam and thrive as a cloud security practitioner using Google Cloud.

By the end of this book, you will have gained the knowledge and skills required to pass the Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer Certification exam and implement architectural best practices and strategies in your day-to-day work.