GCP – Why you should check out our Next ‘25 Security Hub

Google Cloud Next 2025 is coming up fast, and it’s shaping up to be a must-attend event for the cybersecurity community and anyone passionate about learning more about the threat landscape. We’re going to offer an immersive experience packed with opportunities to connect with experts, explore innovative technologies, and hone your skills in the ever-evolving world of cloud security and governance, frontline threat intelligence, enterprise compliance and resilience, AI risk management, and incident response. 

Whether you’re a seasoned security pro or just starting your security journey, Next ’25 has something for you.

Immerse yourself in the Security Hub

The heart of our security presence at Next ‘25 will be the Security Hub, a dynamic space designed for engagement and exploration. Here, you can dive deep into the full portfolio of Google Cloud Security products, experience expanded demos, and get your most pressing questions answered by the engineers who build them. 

Experience the SOC Arena

Step into our Security Operations Center (SOC) Arena for a front-row seat to real-world attack scenarios. Witness the latest hacker tactics and learn how Google Cloud equips cybersecurity teams with the data, AI, and scalable analytics needed to quickly detect and remediate attacks. Between SOC sessions, security experts and key partners will deliver lightning talks, sharing foundational insights and valuable resources to bolster your security knowledge.

Sharpen your skills in the Security Situation Room

The Situation Room offers two unique avenues for boosting your security expertise:

• Security Tabletop Workshop: Prepare your organization for challenging security incidents by participating in a realistic cybersecurity tabletop exercise. Role-play different personas in a data breach, ransomware attack, and other simulated incidents, and explore potential responses, gaining insights into how your team might react, recognizing the opportunity to learn from varied perspectives and refine your approach through collaborative exploration. This exercise can help you identify vulnerabilities, evaluate incident response strategies, address gaps, foster collaboration, clarify roles, and ultimately reduce the potential impact of future attacks.

• Birds of a Feather Sessions: These no-slide, discussion-focused sessions offer invaluable opportunities to connect with peers and Google Cloud Security experts. Dive into topics including securing AI, identity and access management, network security, and protection against fraud and abuse. Share challenges, discuss best practices, and explore cutting-edge trends in a collaborative environment as you network, learn, and contribute to the vibrant Google Cloud Security community.

Get hands-on in the Security Sandbox

The Security Sandbox is where the action happens. Two interactive experiences await:

• Capture the Flag (CTF): Test your cybersecurity prowess in Google Threat Intelligence’s CTF challenge. This unique game blends real-world data from CISA advisories, ransom notes, and Dark Web intelligence into a simulated threat hunt. 

Use industry-standard tools and data to navigate clues, analyze evidence, and solve puzzles. This CTF is designed for all skill levels, offering a chance to learn valuable techniques, experience the thrill of an investigation, and even win prizes.

• ThreatSpace: Step into Google Cloud’s ThreatSpace, a digital training ground where you can experience real cyberattacks and practice your incident response skills in a safe environment. Mandiant’s red team will simulate attacks while their incident response team guides you through the investigation. Use Google Cloud Security tools including Security Operations and Threat Intelligence to uncover the attacker’s methods and prevent further damage.

Connect and recharge at Coffee Talk

Grab a coffee, snag a copy of “Defenders Advantage,” and chat with Google Cloud Security experts. Learn how our products and services can empower your security strategy across the domains of intelligence, detection, response, validation, hunting, and mission control and get personalized advice for your organization.

Register today

Next ’25 is your chance to immerse yourself in the world of cybersecurity, connect with industry leaders, and gain the knowledge and skills you need to stay ahead of the curve. To join us, register here.