Cloud Security Podcast by Google
EP167 Stolen Cards and Fake Accounts: Defending Google Cloud Against Abuse
Apr 8, 2024
Guest Maria Riaz, an Engineering Lead at Google Cloud, discusses counter-abuse and security on GCP, dealing with stolen cards, and relevant competencies for this field. They explore academic vs industry experience, popular abuse types like coin mining, and innovative abuse strategies at Google, emphasizing problem-solving and user safety.
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- Counter abuse focuses on preventing unauthorized utilization of services to protect users and systems.
- Abuse detection includes combating coin mining, necessitating vigilance and collaboration for system integrity.
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The Role of Counter Abuse at Google Cloud
Maria Riaz, an engineering lead at Google Cloud, discusses the importance of counter abuse in safeguarding Google systems and users from unauthorized utilization of services. Counter abuse focuses on preventing users from exploiting systems in ways not intended by Google, which may violate terms of service. Riaz leads the engineering team, collaborating with various departments to combat security and abuse vectors, emphasizing the need to address abuse proactively for user protection.
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