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Review Google Cloud Platform (GCP)'s compliance certifications, audit logs, access controls, and security architecture.

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Security Architecture

GCP's security foundation includes Titan security chips (custom-designed hardware), end-to-end encryption by default, and zero-trust network design. Google's infrastructure is built on the same security model that protects Google Search, Gmail, and YouTube.

Key Security Services

Security Command Center: Central security platform -- asset discovery, vulnerability scanning, threat detection (integrated with Mandiant), compliance monitoring. Cloud Armor: WAF and DDoS protection. OWASP Top 10, rate limiting, geo-based access control, Bot Management. Deployed at Google's edge. Cloud KMS: Key management with FIPS 140-2 Level 2/3. Cloud HSM for dedicated hardware. Secret Manager: Store and manage API keys, passwords, certificates. VPC Service Controls: Prevent data exfiltration from GCP managed services -- beyond IAM controls. Access Transparency: Audit logs of Google-admin access to your data. Assured Workloads: Compliance controls for FedRAMP, HIPAA, with integrated enforcement. Mandiant: Threat intelligence, incident response, and managed defense.

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