CLF-C02 Question 69
Single answerWhich of the following is an AWS responsibility under the shared responsibility model?
- A
Securing the physical infrastructure that runs AWS services
- B
Configuring security groups for EC2 instances
- C
Patching the operating system running on an EC2 instance
- D
Managing customer data within an S3 bucket
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Under the shared responsibility model, AWS is responsible for the security 'of' the cloud, which includes the physical infrastructure, networking, and foundational services. The customer is responsible for security 'in' the cloud, such as configuring security groups, patching operating systems, and managing their own data.
- A. Correct.
AWS is responsible for securing the physical infrastructure, including hardware, networking, and facilities that run AWS services. This is part of their responsibility in the shared responsibility model.
- B. Incorrect.
Configuring security groups for EC2 instances is the responsibility of the customer, as it involves managing the security settings of their own AWS resources.
- C. Incorrect.
Patching the operating system running on an EC2 instance is the customer's responsibility, as the customer manages the operating system and software installed on EC2 instances.
- D. Incorrect.
Managing customer data within an S3 bucket is the responsibility of the customer, as AWS only ensures the availability and durability of the storage service.