At Google, we build sustainable, secure, and scalable hardware and software to enable services that support billions of users. We have embraced open innovation as a core tenet to deliver these experiences. Our society’s AI-driven future includes many types of system-on-chips (SoCs) acting in concert with each other …
Attackers are taking greater strides to evade detection. This is one of the running themes in our latest release: M-Trends 2024. This edition of our annual report continues our tradition of providing relevant attacker and defender metrics, and insights into the latest attacker tactics, techniques and procedures, along with …
Welcome to the first Cloud CISO Perspectives for April 2024. In this update, we'll give a list of some of the major announcements of security products and security enhancements to Google Cloud. There's an even longer list here. As with all Cloud CISO Perspectives, the contents of this newsletter …
Google Cloud is on a mission to help everyone build the skills they need for in-demand cloud jobs. Today, we're excited to announce new learning opportunities that will help you gain these in-demand skills through new courses and certificates in AI, data analytics, and cybersecurity. Even better, we’re …
In today's ever-evolving threat landscape, organizations require robust network security solutions to protect their critical assets in the cloud. Google Cloud is committed to providing superior cloud-first security controls, and today at Google Cloud Next, we're thrilled to announce the general availability of Google Cloud NGFW Enterprise, our next-generation …
With more than a decade of experience building AI and machine learning models, Google Cloud understands both the benefits and challenges that await those looking to take advantage of these new technologies. Organizations around the world are now looking to AI solutions to solve some of their thornier problems …
Confidential Computing can help organizations process sensitive data in the cloud with strong guarantees around confidentiality. We’ve continued to make strides in maturing this important technology, and are collaborating with industry leaders including Intel, AMD, and NVIDIA on advancing Confidential Computing solutions. Today at Google Cloud Next, we …
Enterprises operate a large and growing number of APIs — more than 200 on average — each a potential front door to sensitive data. Even more challenging can be figuring out which of these APIs are not actively managed “shadow APIs”. Born from well-intended development initiatives and legacy systems, shadow APIs …
Today at Google Cloud Next, we are announcing a new frontline of defense for organizations: Chrome Enterprise Premium, an offering that can help simplify and strengthen endpoint security. With Chrome Enterprise Premium, the latest evolution of the world’s most trusted enterprise browser, hundreds of millions of enterprise users …
Protecting people, data, and critical assets is a crucial responsibility for modern organizations, yet conventional security approaches often struggle to address the escalating velocity, breadth, and intricacy of modern cyberattacks. Bolting on more new security products is simply not a viable long-term strategy. What organizations need from their security …
We are excited to share with you that Gemini for Google Cloud is here. Generative AI’s capabilities have grown tremendously over the last year, and we have infused it throughout our product portfolio. Gemini for Google Cloud is a new generation of AI assistants for developers, Google Cloud …
Cross-Cloud Network has transformed how organizations connect and secure workloads across hybrid and multi-cloud networks. It simplifies complexity, strengthens security posture, and helps deliver faster business outcomes. Built on Google Cloud’s planet-scale network, Cross-Cloud Network enables you to deliver rich experiences, streamline operational efficiency, and lower TCO. AI …
Data retention is crucial for customers especially in regulated industries such as financial services, healthcare, and government. Customers can use write once, read many (WORM) storage to meet their data retention needs, keeping their data immutable, and comply with industry regulations set forth by governing bodies such as FINRA …
Google Cloud Next, our global exhibition of inspiration, innovation, and education, is coming to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas starting Tuesday, April 9. We’re featuring a packed Security Professionals track, including more than 40 breakout sessions, demos, and lightning talks where you can discover new …
Welcome to the second Cloud CISO Perspectives for March 2024. Today, Brian Roddy, vice president of security product management, Google Cloud, talks about some of the important cybersecurity hot topics that will be driving our announcements at Google Cloud Next in April. As with all Cloud CISO Perspectives, the …
Organizations rely on data-driven insights to power their business, but unlocking the full potential of data comes with the responsibility to handle it securely. This can be a significant challenge when data growth can easily outpace the ability to manually inspect it, and data sprawl can lead to sensitive …
Open-source software is used throughout the technology industry to help developers build software tools, apps, and services. While developers building with open-source software can (and often do) benefit greatly from the work of others, they should also conduct appropriate due diligence to protect against software supply chain attacks. With …
When developers are innovating quickly, security can be an afterthought. That’s even true for AI/ML workloads, where the stakes are high for organizations trying to protect valuable models and data. When you deploy an AI workload on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), you can benefit from the many …
Google Cloud’s VPC Service Controls (VPC-SC) can help enterprises keep their sensitive data secure while using built-in storage and data processing capabilities. Since its inception, VPC-SC has been deployed as a foundational security control by many Google Cloud customers. As an integral part of a defense-in-depth solution, VPC-SC …
Google Cloud strives to make good security outcomes easier for customers to achieve. As part of this continued effort, we are releasing an updated and stronger set of security defaults that are automatically implemented for new customers. Google Cloud customers with a verified domain receive an organization resource, which …
Editor’s note : NetRise, a cybersecurity company, has developed a platform to address software supply chain vulnerabilities, especially within the Extended Internet of Things (XIoT) and Cyber Physical Systems (CPS). Its latest solution, Trace, utilizes large language models and Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL for efficient vulnerability detection and code-origin …
In recent years, we've been seeing an exponential surge in the number, volume, and complexity of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. In September 2023, we saw the largest DDoS attack to date, which peaked at 398 million requests per second. As the threat landscape evolves, enterprises face a pressing need …
Assured Workloads is a modern cloud solution that allows companies to more easily run regulated workloads in many of Google Cloud’s global regions. Assured Workloads can help you ensure comprehensive data protection and regulatory compliance across your Google Cloud Organization. It allows you to apply specific security and …
Welcome to the first Cloud CISO Perspectives for March 2024. Today I’ll be highlighting a section from our newest Perspectives on Security for the Board report, focusing on the importance of developing psychological resilience in cybersecurity leadership. As with all Cloud CISO Perspectives, the contents of this newsletter …
The stakes have never been higher for managing cloud risks. With organizations of every size and in every industry pursuing cloud-first strategies, the cloud is now home to their most critical applications and data. Adversaries have picked up on this ongoing shift, too: APT groups known for regularly targeting …