Securing GCP Cloud Infrastructure: HIPAA Compliant MySQL Database Architecture & Firewall Setup

In this video, we dive deep into building a secure and HIPAA-compliant MySQL database architecture on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This comprehensive guide walks you through the step-by-step process, from designing the architecture using draw.io to configuring firewalls and VPCs for optimal security.
Project Overview:
Architecture Design: Visualized using draw.io, detailing GCP-managed MySQL database, firewall configurations, and access control (public and private).
VPC Setup: Creating separate VPCs for backend and frontend services, ensuring HIPAA compliance.
Firewall Rules: Tag-based firewall rule creation to manage VM access securely.
DNS Configuration: Using Namecheap to set up DNS records for seamless system access.
Database Configuration: Setting up a MySQL database with 1 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, and 10 GB SSD storage, as recommended by GCP.
Testing: Accessing the database using MySQL Workbench and GCP Cloud SQL Studio for local and cloud-based testing.
User Management: Creating a secure user (hipaadmin) with defined credentials for restricted access.
VPC Peering: Ensuring private communication between database VPC and backend VPC for enhanced security.
Join us as we configure and secure a robust GCP environment, ideal for any organization needing to meet stringent security and compliance standards. Whether you're a cybersecurity expert or a cloud enthusiast, this tutorial provides valuable insights into securing cloud infrastructure.