The cloud presents opportunities for agility and scalability, but its shared responsibility model exposes organizations to new security challenges. In the face of these threats, security operation teams must retain the knowledge of cloud incident response as it will be necessary. Traditional on-premises incident response strategies simply do not translate, leaving many organizations grappling with the unique complexities of the cloud.
Existing resources for Google Cloud Platform (GCP) incident response are unfortunately scattered and incomplete. Finding specific guidance tailored to GCP’s nuances can be an overwhelming task, leaving you scrambling to patch together disparate information during a critical incident. With this in mind, my colleague Wesley Guerra and I thought we needed to create something to help the public. This is where the Google Cloud incident response poster comes in. It’s a one-stop shop, a visual lifeline designed to equip you with the crucial steps and resources needed to navigate a GCP security incident with clarity and confidence.
Think of it as your battle map, readily accessible in the heat of the moment. It outlines the essential phases of Google Cloud cloud IR, from logging to small “gotchas”, and all mapped against GCP-specific logging sources, tools, and services. No more frantic searching through Google Cloud documentation or piecing together fragmented information. This poster empowers you to take immediate action, minimizing downtime and safeguarding your precious data.
So, embrace the transformative power of the cloud while recognizing its inherent risks. Equip your team with the knowledge to respond effectively to GCP security incidents. Don’t let the lack of resources catch you off guard. Download the Google Cloud incident response poster, share it with your security operations team, and breathe easy knowing you’re prepared for whatever the cloud may throw your way.
A note about this poster: Click any TTP in the ‘GCP Attack Matrix’ section to jump directly to a Google Doc where you can explore details and contribute updates. The Attack Matrix is a community-driven resource, so feel free to add your insights!
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Source:
https://medium.com/google-cloud/google-cloud-incident-response-cheat-sheet-dfde9054ac16