DBS-C01 Database Security Practice Question
A company has an RDS for SQL Server DB instance that stores sensitive data. The database administrator needs to ensure that all connections to the database use SSL/TLS encryption. What should the administrator do?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Set the 'rds.force_ssl' parameter to 1 in the DB parameter group.
Setting 'rds.force_ssl' to 1 in the DB parameter group forces all connections to the RDS for SQL Server DB instance to use SSL/TLS encryption. Option A is incorrect because security group rules control network access, not encryption. Option C is incorrect because AWS CloudTrail logs API calls, not database connections. Option D is incorrect because deleting and recreating the instance would not, by itself, enforce SSL; encryption at rest is separate from SSL enforcement.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Configure the security group to only allow traffic from specific IP addresses.
Why it's wrong here
This controls access but does not enforce SSL.
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Set the 'rds.force_ssl' parameter to 1 in the DB parameter group.
Why this is correct
This forces all connections to use SSL.
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Enable AWS CloudTrail to monitor connections.
Why it's wrong here
CloudTrail does not enforce SSL.
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Delete the DB instance and create a new one with encryption enabled.
Why it's wrong here
Unnecessary; can be done without recreating.
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