Google Cloud Armor
Google Cloud Armor is a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) defense and web application firewall (WAF) service that helps protect applications and services running on Google Cloud. It provides security policies to filter and block malicious traffic, including layer 7 attacks, while allowing legitimate traffic to pass through. The service integrates with Google's global load balancers to offer scalable protection at the network edge.
Developers should use Google Cloud Armor when deploying applications on Google Cloud that require robust security against DDoS attacks and web vulnerabilities, such as for e-commerce sites, APIs, or web services handling sensitive data. It is essential for compliance with security standards like PCI DSS and for mitigating threats like SQL injection or cross-site scripting (XSS) in production environments.