Ensure instances do not have public IP addresses
Compute instances should use private IPs and access internet through NAT.
Security Impact
Public IPs expose instances directly to internet-based attacks.
How to Remediate
Remove external IP addresses. Use Cloud NAT for outbound internet access.
Affected Resources
Compliance Frameworks
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Check Details
- Check ID
- gcp-compute-1
- Service
- Google Compute Engine
- Category
- Network Security
- Severity
- MEDIUM
- CIS Benchmark
- 4.9
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