AWS AWS Security and IAM

Question 1

Which AWS service provides centralized identity and access management for AWS resources?

Accepted Answer

AWS IAM

Answer

AWS IAM (Identity and Access Management) is the service that controls who can access which AWS resources.

Question 2

What is the principle of least privilege in AWS IAM?

Accepted Answer

Granting only the permissions required to perform a task

Answer

The principle of least privilege means granting users only the minimum permissions they need to do their job.

Question 3

Which IAM entity is used to grant permissions to AWS services like EC2 or Lambda?

Accepted Answer

IAM Role

Answer

IAM Roles are used to grant AWS services permissions to interact with other AWS services.

Question 4

What does MFA stand for in the context of AWS security?

Accepted Answer

Multi-Factor Authentication

Answer

MFA stands for Multi-Factor Authentication, adding an extra layer of security beyond just a password.

Question 5

Which AWS service helps detect and protect against DDoS attacks?

Accepted Answer

AWS Shield

Answer

AWS Shield is a managed DDoS protection service that safeguards applications running on AWS.

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