What is the purpose of VPC Service Controls?

VPC Service Controls are specifically designed to establish a security perimeter around Google Cloud resources, thereby enhancing the security posture of your cloud infrastructure. This feature allows organizations to define a set of policies that protect their cloud data from unauthorized access and data exfiltration.

By implementing VPC Service Controls, you can limit the reach of data within specified boundaries, ensuring that sensitive resources are only accessible from designated networks. This adds an additional layer of security on top of identity and access management, helping to safeguard critical data from external threats.

The focus of VPC Service Controls is on creating a secure environment for your resources, which is vital for compliance with various regulatory requirements and for mitigating security risks posed by data breaches or leaked information. The ability to create controlled access points provides organizations crucial flexibility in managing their cloud security architecture effectively.