Professional Cloud Network Engineer

Design, implement, and secure Google Cloud networks, from VPCs and hybrid connectivity to load balancing and Cloud Armor, and track your readiness for the Professional Cloud Network Engineer exam.

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Concept

IPsec

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IPsec · Concept
IPsec · Feature · ONTAP Select in GDC

Also called: Internet Protocol Security, IP Security

A network protocol suite used to encrypt data in transit across OTS traffic paths.

Where this appears on the exam

1 objective in 1 of 6 domains

Domain 1
Designing and planning a Google Cloud VPC network
~21% of exam
1. 1.3Designing a resilient and performant hybrid and multi-cloud network
  - Understanding interconnect encryption options, such as MACsec and HA VPN, over Cloud Interconnect.

How learners score on this topic

Last updated October 16, 2026

Professional Cloud Network Engineer

Design, implement, and secure Google Cloud networks, from VPCs and hybrid connectivity to load balancing and Cloud Armor, and track your readiness for the Professional Cloud Network Engineer exam.

Advanced

Prepare and test your skills

Advanced

Prepare and test your skills

Concept

IPsec

Topic in 1 exam domain

X LinkedIn Facebook Reddit

IPsec · Concept
IPsec · Feature · ONTAP Select in GDC

Also called: Internet Protocol Security, IP Security

A network protocol suite used to encrypt data in transit across OTS traffic paths.

Where this appears on the exam

1 objective in 1 of 6 domains

Domain 1
Designing and planning a Google Cloud VPC network
~21% of exam
1. 1.3Designing a resilient and performant hybrid and multi-cloud network
  - Understanding interconnect encryption options, such as MACsec and HA VPN, over Cloud Interconnect.

How learners score on this topic

Last updated October 16, 2026