Google Cloud Platform was introduced in 2008, leveraging Google Cloud's global network infrastructure. Google Cloud Platform simplifies the enterprise transition to the cloud, while keeping up-to date with best practices. The platform features a single interface for managing hybrid and multi-cloud environments as well as regulatory requirements. Google Cloud Platform provides a suite of security services to help you protect your data, applications and infrastructure from fraudulent activity. These include advanced tools for compliance as well as encryption at rest, in transit, or in-use so that enterprise data is protected from cyber threats whist also maintaining compliance standards.