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Designing Zero Trust Access for Hybrid Environments on Google Cloud
This hands-on lab demonstrates how to create isolated Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) environments to simulate both cloud and on-premises infrastructure. It explores the application of least-privilege firewall rules and the implementation of secure, identity-based SSH access using Identity-Aware Proxy (IAP) without relying on public IP addresses. The lab also highlights common security risks associated with traditional network-based access models. By modifying the infrastructure configuration, the environment is transitioned to a more secure architecture that removes public IP access and restricts SSH connectivity through IAP, reinforcing Zero Trust access principles.
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Challenge
Create Isolated VPC Environments to Simulate Cloud and on Premises Infrastructure
- Provision separate VPC networks that represent a cloud environment and a simulated on-premises environment.
- Deploy virtual machines within these networks to model a hybrid architecture that will later be evaluated and secured using Zero Trust principles.
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Challenge
Configure Identity Aware Proxy to Enable Secure SSH Access without Public IP Addresses
- Configure Identity-Aware Proxy (IAP) to enable secure SSH connectivity to virtual machines without exposing them to the public internet.
- Implement identity-based access controls that authenticate users through IAM before allowing SSH access to private virtual machines.
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Apply Firewall Rules That Enforce Least Privilege Network Access
- Configure firewall rules that restrict network access to only the required sources and ports, reducing unnecessary exposure of infrastructure resources.
- Implement least privilege network access by allowing SSH connectivity only from trusted sources, such as the Identity-Aware Proxy (IAP) IP range.
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