Last updated: 2026-03-14

Google Cloud Minimum Viable Secure Platform Checklist & Automation Toolkit

By Joel Cheong — Googler | Leadership | Startups | Channel | Business Development | Volunteer | Cybersecurity |

A free, ready-to-use security baseline kit that accelerates building a secure cloud foundation. The package includes a minimum viable secure platform checklist, plus automation tooling to speed up configuration, policy alignment, and risk reduction. Users gain a proven starting point, clear guidance, and time savings compared to building from scratch.

Published: 2026-03-14

Primary Outcome

Users establish a solid security baseline for their cloud platform quickly, with a ready-to-follow framework and automation to reduce setup time.

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About the Creator

Joel Cheong — Googler | Leadership | Startups | Channel | Business Development | Volunteer | Cybersecurity |

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What is "Google Cloud Minimum Viable Secure Platform Checklist & Automation Toolkit"?

A free, ready-to-use security baseline kit that accelerates building a secure cloud foundation. The package includes a minimum viable secure platform checklist, plus automation tooling to speed up configuration, policy alignment, and risk reduction. Users gain a proven starting point, clear guidance, and time savings compared to building from scratch.

Who created this playbook?

Created by Joel Cheong, Googler | Leadership | Startups | Channel | Business Development | Volunteer | Cybersecurity |.

Who is this playbook for?

Security engineer at a mid-market SaaS company needing a baseline controls checklist to accelerate compliance, Platform team lead deploying cloud-native apps who wants a verified security foundation and faster go-to-market, IT/compliance manager responsible for regulatory readiness and risk reduction with reduced setup effort

What are the prerequisites?

Product development lifecycle familiarity. Product management tools. 2–3 hours per week.

What's included?

Ready-to-use security baseline for cloud platforms. Automation toolkit to accelerate configuration and policy alignment. Supports AI-readiness and Terraform IaC deployment

How much does it cost?

$0.75.

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