Google Cloud Compliance ControlsGoogle Cloud Compute Engine
Compute Engine instances should have a single network interface
VM instances should be configured with only one network interface unless multiple interfaces are explicitly required for complex network configurations. Multiple network interfaces expand the attack surface and create additional network pathways.
What this control checks
Compute Engine instances should have a single network interface
Related controls
Tool mappings
Use these identifiers to cross-reference this control across tools, reports, and evidence.
- Compliance.tf Control:
gcp_compute_instance_single_network_interface - Prowler Check:
compute_instance_single_network_interface
Last reviewed: 2026-10-09