What problem does it solve? Cloud teams often struggle to evaluate whether their Google Cloud workloads meet security best practices across IAM, network security, data protection, and compliance. This Skill provides structured, framework-aligned security guidance so gaps are identified and addressed systematically. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Workload Security Assessment: Asks targeted questions across security by design, zero trust, shift-left security, preemptive defense, AI security, and regulatory compliance to understand your architecture. - Gap Analysis and Validation: Evaluates workloads against core principles and a validation checklist to identify missing controls and deviations from best practices. - Actionable Recommendations: Maps identified gaps to specific Google Cloud products such as Cloud Armor, VPC Service Controls, Cloud KMS, Security Command Center, and Binary Authorization. - Use Case: A platform engineer preparing for a compliance audit uses this Skill to assess their VPC configuration and IAM policies, receiving prioritized recommendations aligned with the zero trust principle. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to evaluate the security posture of your Google Cloud workload against the Well-Architected Framework security pillar.