AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C02) Exam Prep Course - AWS WAF and Other Tools

The video tutorial provides an in-depth look at AWS Web Application Firewall (WAF), highlighting its role in protecting web-based infrastructures from various attacks. It covers the pricing model, demonstrating how AWS offers granular pricing options compared to traditional on-premise solutions. The tutorial includes a step-by-step guide on creating a Web ACL, configuring rules, and monitoring metrics. It also explores AWS Shield and Firewall Manager, emphasizing the importance of centralized management and security in public cloud environments. The video concludes by addressing common security concerns and the benefits of using AWS tools for enhanced security.

What is the primary purpose of the AWS Web Application Firewall?

• To reduce the cost of cloud services

• To manage user access to AWS resources

• To protect web-based infrastructures from attacks

• To enhance the speed of web applications

Which components can be protected using AWS WAF?

• AWS Lambda functions

• CloudFront distributions

• Amazon RDS instances

• Amazon S3 buckets

How does AWS WAF pricing compare to traditional on-premise solutions?

• AWS WAF offers a more granular and cost-effective pricing model

• AWS WAF pricing is based on the number of users

• AWS WAF is more expensive

• AWS WAF has a fixed monthly fee

What is a key feature of the new AWS WAF compared to AWS WAF Classic?

• It requires a separate subscription

• It is only available in certain regions

• It offers enhanced security features

• It has fewer capabilities

What is the purpose of creating a web ACL in AWS WAF?

• To optimize application performance

• To manage AWS user accounts

• To block or allow specific web requests

• To monitor network traffic

What is AWS Shield used for?

• To provide distributed denial of service (DDoS) protection

• To manage AWS billing

• To optimize data storage

• To enhance application performance

What is a requirement for using AWS Firewall Manager?

• The account must have at least 10 users

• The account must be based in the US

• The account must have a premium subscription

• The account must be part of AWS Organizations