Detailed Course Outline
Module 1 - Network Security Design and Architecture
Topics:
- Shared Responsibility and Due Diligence
- Secure Architectures with Cloud NGFW
Objectives:
- Explain the shared responsibility model in depth, focusing on common customer configuration pitfalls.
- Design and implement secure network architectures using Cloud NGFW and microsegmentation.
Activities:
- 1 discussion, 1 demo
Module 2 - Elevating Network Security with Managed Services
Topics:
- Cloud Armor Configurations
- Secure Private Connectivity
- Proactive Intrusion Detection
Objectives:
- Apply advanced Cloud Armor features to protect against sophisticated web attacks and bot traffic.
- Configure Cloud NAT and Private Service Connect to meet strict security and compliance requirements.
- Implement Cloud IDS to proactively detect and analyze malicious network activity and compliance.
Activities:
- 1 demo
Module 3 - Proactive Threat Detection and Response
Topics:
- Network Monitoring and Threat Analysis
- Implementing Secure Hybrid Connectivity
Objectives:
- Analyze network traffic patterns for potential threats using advanced queries of VPC Flow Logs and the Flow Analyzer.
- Implement secure hybrid connectivity between on-premises and Google Cloud environments for large-scale deployments.
Activities:
- 1 demo
Module 4 - AI for Modern Network Security
Topics:
- The Role of Generative AI in Network Security
- AI-Powered Workflows and Best Practices
Objectives:
- Leverage AI-assisted threat intelligence to accelerate the investigation and remediation of network security events.
- Discuss the ethical considerations and best practices for using AI in network security, and demonstrate its use in practical, network-specific scenarios.
Activities:
- 1 discussion, 2 demos
Module 5 - Network Security Essentials: Quiz/Reflection
Topics:
- Review of Core Concepts
Objectives:
- Evaluate understanding of core course concepts through scenario-based questions.
Activities:
- 5 scenario-based multiple choice questions