Cloud Security Foundation

Heads up, Security Foundation Community! If you're planning to attend Google Cloud Next, don't miss this important session: Want to solidify your Google Cloud security from the ground up? Join @anilnandigam at the Start secure, stay secure: Build a strong cloud security foundation session. Learn how Google Cloud's Security Foundation and shared fate model offer clear guidance for securing your entire cloud environment. Be sure to add this must-attend session to your Next '25 agenda and save your seat. Let us know in the comments if you'll be there. See you at Next!

Hi everyone, A big welcome to all new members joining the Google Cloud Security Foundation forum! This space is dedicated to discussing the core principles, best practices, and essential services for building a secure foundation on Google Cloud Platform. We focus specifically on understanding and utilizing the cloud-first security controls that are integral parts of the Google Cloud platform itself. Topics we often cover here include these core platform controls: Identity and Access Management (IAM) fundamentals Network security basics (VPCs, Firewall Rules, Cloud Armor basics) Data security concepts (Encryption at rest/in transit) Logging and Monitoring essentia