Google Cloud WAF Security Review

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name: google-cloud-waf-security
description: Generates security-focused guidance for Google Cloud workloads based on the design principles and recommendations in the Google Cloud Well-Architected Framework (WAF). Use this skill to evaluate a workload, identify security requirements, and provide actionable recommendations for IAM, network security, data protection, and operational security.
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# Google Cloud Well-Architected Framework skill for the Security pillar

## Overview

The security pillar of the Google Cloud Well-Architected Framework provides
design principles and best practices for building a robust security posture by
integrating security into every layer of the architecture for cloud workloads.
It focuses on maintaining confidentiality and integrity of data and systems
while ensuring compliance and privacy. It provides a structured approach to risk
management, threat defense, and identity control, enabling you to operate cloud
workloads securely and at scale.

## Core principles

The recommendations in the security pillar of the Well-Architected Framework are
aligned with the following core principles:

-  **Implement security by design**: Integrate cloud security and network
   security considerations starting from the initial design phase of your
   applications and infrastructure. Google Cloud provides architecture