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# GCP should redirect HTTP to HTTPS

> Checks that GCP redirects HTTP traffic to HTTPS.

Checks that GCP redirects HTTP traffic to HTTPS.

## About

When you connect Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to DSALTA, the platform evaluates this control on every sync using read-only API access. If the requirement is not met, DSALTA activates this check.

## Why This Matters

Traffic sent over plain HTTP can be intercepted or tampered with in transit. Enforcing HTTPS with a current TLS version protects data confidentiality and integrity and is a baseline requirement for PCI DSS, SOC 2, and GDPR.

## How to Fix

**Before you begin**

* Ensure you have administrator access to Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

**Enforce HTTPS**

1. Open the relevant endpoint or load balancer configuration in Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
2. Ensure all traffic is served over **HTTPS** with a valid TLS certificate (TLS 1.2 or higher).
3. Configure a **301 redirect** from HTTP to HTTPS and disable deprecated protocols (SSLv3, TLS 1.0/1.1).
4. Verify with `curl -I http://yourdomain` — you should receive a 301 to the HTTPS URL.

Once HTTPS is enforced, DSALTA retrieves the change on the next sync and sets the check status to **Passing**.

## Frequently Asked Questions

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  <Accordion title="How often does this check run?">
    This check runs automatically every 24 hours while the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) integration is connected. You can also trigger a manual sync from **Integrations** in the sidebar.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What happens if it keeps failing?">
    A failing check appears in your **Data Library → Tests** dashboard. Work through the steps above; once the underlying configuration is fixed, the status updates automatically on the next sync.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I exclude this check?">
    Yes. If it does not apply to your environment, mark it as **Not Applicable** with a justification. The exclusion is documented for auditors.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Does DSALTA change my Google Cloud Platform (GCP) configuration?">
    No. DSALTA uses **read-only API access** and never modifies, creates, or deletes resources. All remediation is performed by your team directly in Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  </Accordion>
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