gcp-cloud-armor

Name: gcp-cloud-armor
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Author: Sitharaj

Generate Google Cloud Armor security policies with WAF rules and rate limiting.

1|Updated Mar 2, 2026

Search Tags:#security #rate limiting #gcp #waf #ddos #cloud armor

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npx skills add https://github.com/sitharaj88/claude-skills --skill gcp-cloud-armor

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Skill: gcp-cloud-armor
Source: https://github.com/sitharaj88/claude-skills/tree/main/skills/gcp-cloud-armor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sitharaj88/claude-skills --skill gcp-cloud-armor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you protect your web applications and APIs hosted on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) from various threats like DDoS attacks, SQL injection, XSS, and bot abuse.

Core Features & Use Cases

WAF Rules: Implement OWASP Top 10 protections and custom rules to block malicious traffic.
Rate Limiting: Control traffic volume to prevent abuse and ensure service availability.
Geo-based Access Control: Block or allow traffic based on geographic location.
DDoS Protection: Mitigate Layer 7 and Layer 3/4 DDoS attacks.
Use Case: You need to protect your public-facing e-commerce website from common web attacks and sudden traffic spikes. This skill will help you configure a robust Cloud Armor security policy.

Quick Start

Use the gcp-cloud-armor skill to generate a backend security policy with OWASP Top 10 WAF rules and IP-based rate limiting.

Frequently Asked Questions about gcp-cloud-armor

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I configure WAF rules for OWASP Top 10 protections on GCP?▼

You can configure WAF rules for OWASP Top 10 protections on GCP by generating a Cloud Armor security policy that blocks malicious traffic targeting web applications and APIs.

What is the best way to prevent DDoS attacks and traffic abuse on GCP load balancers?▼

Preventing DDoS attacks and traffic abuse on GCP load balancers involves applying a Cloud Armor security policy to mitigate Layer 7 and Layer 3/4 threats.

How do I set up rate limiting and geo-blocking for my GCP web application?▼

You set up rate limiting and geo-blocking for a GCP web application by configuring a Cloud Armor security policy to control traffic volume and filter access based on geographic location.

Can I use custom CEL expressions to filter specific web traffic in Cloud Armor?▼

You can use custom CEL expressions to filter specific web traffic in Cloud Armor by generating tailored security policies that define precise conditions for blocking or allowing requests.

Do I need Cloud Armor to protect public-facing APIs from SQL injection and XSS?▼

To protect public-facing APIs from SQL injection and XSS, you need Cloud Armor to deploy configured WAF rules that detect and block these common web vulnerabilities before they reach your backend.