Create Multicloud Defense Controller Service Account Using GCP Cloud Console

The Multicloud Defense Controller service account is used by the Multicloud Defense Controller to access and manage resources in your GCP project. You must create the account and generate a key. The key is added to the Controller as part of Account onboarding to the Controller.

Procedure

Step 1

Open IAM in your GCP project.

Step 2

Click Service Accounts.

Step 3

Create Service Account.

Step 4

Provide a name and ID (e.g multicloud defense-controller) and click Create.

Step 5

Add Compute Admin and Service Account User roles.

Step 6

Click Continue.

Step 7

Click Done.

Note

There is no requirement to add any users.

Step 8

Click on the newly created account, scroll down to Keys and in the dropdown for Add Key and select Create New Key.

Step 9

Choose JSON (default option) and click Create.

Step 10

A file is downloaded to your computer. Save this file.