AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C02) Exam Prep Course - 2021 UPDATED! - Secure Design Scenario

The video tutorial discusses securing AWS solutions for widget makers by focusing on five key systems: order processing, inventory management, payroll, user data, and website. It emphasizes the importance of using IAM groups and policies, securing databases, encrypting data, and configuring security groups. The tutorial provides recommendations for each system to ensure a secure AWS deployment, protecting data and minimizing attack risks.

What is the primary method for securing the order processing system's database?

• Encrypting all data

• Implementing IAM groups and policies

• Using VPN connections

• Using firewall rules

In the inventory management system, what is crucial to prevent unauthorized changes to inventory levels?

• Frequent backups

• Using a third-party security tool

• Internal security features of the database

• Regular audits

Who should have access to the read replicas in the payroll system?

• All employees

• HR and managers

• IT support staff

• Only the accounting department

What is a key security measure for data stored in S3 buckets?

• Using IAM roles

• Implementing security policies specific to each department

• Regularly updating the bucket

• Using a single access key for all users

Why is SSL important for data transfers to and from S3 buckets?

• It reduces storage costs

• It encrypts communications to prevent data interception

• It ensures data integrity

• It speeds up the transfer process

What should be avoided when configuring web server instances to prevent security breaches?

• Using HTTPS

• Implementing load balancers

• Using multiple instances

• Running instances with admin access roles

What is essential for the security group configuration of the VPC?

• Allowing all traffic

• Only allowing necessary traffic into the VPC

• Using default settings

• Disabling all security groups