Google Cloud Skills Boost

Build and Secure Networks in Google Cloud

7 hours Intermediate universal_currency_alt 24 Credits
Earn a skill badge by completing the Build and Secure Networks in Google Cloud quest, where you will learn about multiple networking-related resources to build, scale, and secure your applications on Google Cloud.


A skill badge is an exclusive digital badge issued by Google Cloud in recognition of your proficiency with Google Cloud products and services and tests your ability to apply your knowledge in an interactive hands-on environment. Complete the skill badge quest, and final assessment challenge lab, to receive a digital badge that you can share with your network.

Badge for Build and Secure Networks in Google Cloud

When you complete this activity, you can earn the badge displayed above! View all the badges you have earned by visiting your profile page. Boost your cloud career by showing the world the skills you have developed!

  • Lab

    Securing Virtual Machines using BeyondCorp Enterprise (BCE)

    In this lab, you will learn how you can use Identity-Aware Proxy (IAP) TCP forwarding to enable administrative access to VM instances that do not have external IP addresses or do not permit direct access over the internet.

  • Lab

    Multiple VPC Networks

    In this lab, you create several VPC networks and VM instances and test connectivity across networks.

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    VPC Networks - Controlling Access

    In this lab, you create two nginx web servers and control external HTTP access to the web servers using tagged firewall rules. Then, you explore IAM policies and service accounts.

  • Lab

    HTTP Load Balancer with Cloud Armor

    Configure an HTTP Load Balancer with global backends, stress test the Load Balancer, and denylist the stress test IP with Cloud Armor.

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    Create an Internal Load Balancer

    In this lab, you create two managed instance groups in the same region. Then, you configure an Internal Load Balancer with the instances groups as the backends.

  • Lab

    Build and Secure Networks in Google Cloud: Challenge Lab

    In this lab you will be challenged to secure remote SSH access and implement firewall rules.

  • info
    Quest Info
    Prerequisites
    Prior to enrolling in this skill badge quest, it is recommended that you complete the the following quest:
    Available languages
    English, español (Latinoamérica), 日本語, português (Brasil), and français
    What do I do when I finish this quest?
    After finishing this quest, you can explore additional content in your learning path or browse the learning catalog.
    What badges can I earn?
    Upon finishing a quest, you will earn a badge of completion. Some quests test your ability to apply your knowledge via a final assessment challenge lab. For these quests, you will receive a skill badge. Badges can be viewed on your profile and shared with your social network.