Google Cloud Platform Zero Trust Architecture Questions

Evaluate how the candidate implements zero trust principles on Google Cloud Platform. Areas include identity first controls for human and machine identities, short lived credentials and service account patterns, OpenID Connect federation, Identity and Access Management policies, network microsegmentation using Virtual Private Cloud, private connectivity and private service endpoints, encryption in transit and at rest, key lifecycle management with Cloud Key Management Service, centralized audit logging and security monitoring, and automated policy enforcement. Candidates should discuss usability trade offs, telemetry for continuous verification, and rollout strategies.