AWS Certified Data Analytics Specialty 2021 - Hands-On! - Amazon Web Services Key Management Service (AWS KMS) Overview

The video tutorial provides an in-depth look at AWS Key Management Service (KMS), explaining its integration with AWS services like IAM and CloudTrail. It covers KMS use cases, security features, and key management, emphasizing the importance of not storing secrets in plaintext. The tutorial also discusses data encryption limits, envelope encryption, and the KMS encryption process, highlighting the role of IAM permissions and key policies. Finally, it explains how encryption is implemented across various AWS services, with a focus on S3's unique in-place encryption capability.

What is the primary role of AWS KMS in data security?

• To store data in plaintext

• To manage and encrypt sensitive data

• To provide data analytics

• To delete unnecessary data

What is the maximum data size that KMS can encrypt directly?

• 16 kilobytes

• 4 kilobytes

• 2 kilobytes

• 8 kilobytes

What is the purpose of envelope encryption in KMS?

• To encrypt large datasets using a data key

• To store encryption keys

• To manage IAM permissions

• To encrypt small datasets

Which type of CMK is provided for free with AWS services?

• Custom CMK

• Imported CMK

• AWS-managed service default CMK

• User-managed CMK

How much does it cost to create your own CMK in KMS?

• $5.00 per month

• $2.00 per month

• $1.00 per month

• $0.50 per month

Which AWS service allows encryption in place using KMS?

• EFS

• EBS

• RDS

• S3

What is a key benefit of integrating KMS with IAM permissions?

• To ensure secure access control

• To increase data transfer speed

• To enhance data analytics

• To reduce storage costs