AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) - Key Security Services

The video tutorial covers AWS security services, focusing on AWS Shield, Web Application Firewall, and Secrets Manager. AWS Shield offers protection against DDoS attacks with Standard and Advanced versions. The Web Application Firewall monitors and controls HTTP communications. AWS Secrets Manager securely manages application credentials, eliminating the need for manual credential rotation and enhancing security.

What is the primary function of AWS Shield?

• To manage user identities and access

• To monitor application performance

• To protect against distributed denial of service attacks

• To provide cloud storage solutions

Which version of AWS Shield offers enhanced protection for a fee?

• Standard

• Premium

• Basic

• Advanced

What does the Web Application Firewall primarily protect?

• File storage systems

• Database connections

• HTTP/HTTPS servers

• Email servers

What is a key feature of the Web Application Firewall?

• It provides free cloud storage

• It offers real-time data analytics

• It encrypts all data at rest

• It uses Web Access Control Lists to manage communications

What problem does the Secrets Manager solve?

• It provides a backup solution for data

• It eliminates the need to hardcode credentials in applications

• It offers a free email service

• It manages network traffic efficiently

How does Secrets Manager improve credential management?

• By providing free access to all users

• By automating the rotation of credentials

• By storing credentials in plain text

• By requiring manual updates for each user

What is the first step in using Secrets Manager to manage credentials?

• Encrypting the credentials manually

• Creating a set of credentials in the database

• Distributing credentials to all users

• Deleting old credentials from the system