AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) - Password Policies

The video tutorial covers the importance of password policies, focusing on AWS default and custom policies. It explains the default password requirements, such as minimum and maximum character lengths and the need for diverse character types. The tutorial also emphasizes best practices for password security, including periodic changes and avoiding easily guessed passwords. Finally, it guides viewers on creating custom password policies in AWS to align with organizational security requirements.

What is the minimum character length required by AWS's default password policy?

• 6 characters

• 8 characters

• 10 characters

• 12 characters

Which of the following is NOT a requirement of AWS's default password policy?

• At least one uppercase letter

• At least one lowercase letter

• At least one number

• At least one special character

Why is the password 'Thomas1' considered weak?

• It is too short

• It is not case-sensitive

• It lacks special characters

• It uses a common pattern

What is a recommended practice for managing passwords?

• Create unique passwords for different platforms

• Change passwords every day

• Use the same password for all accounts

• Avoid using numbers in passwords

What should organizations do if they don't have existing password policies?

• Create and enforce password policies

• Ignore the need for policies

• Change passwords randomly

• Rely on default system settings

In AWS, where can you configure custom password policies?

• AWS Security Hub

• AWS CloudTrail

• AWS Config

• IAM Account Settings

What is the purpose of setting a password expiration policy?

• To make passwords easier to remember

• To allow users to keep the same password indefinitely

• To reduce the number of password resets

• To ensure regular password updates