The defense playbook at a glance
By combining early anomaly signals with automated financial boundaries, Google Cloud provides a complete closed-loop defense for your AI spend. Playbook step Tool What it does Key benefit Supported servicesPreview Step 1: Detect Early Anomalies on Services Analyzes early cost signals daily to alert you of directional spend variances before they hit your invoice. Spot cost spikes early and pinpoint the exact SKU driving the trend. Gemini API, Agent Platform, Cloud Run, Cloud