DBS-C01 Database Security Practice Question
A company is running an RDS for MySQL database and needs to ensure that all connections to the database use SSL encryption. Which configuration step is required?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse the MySQL-specific parameter 'require_secure_transport' with the PostgreSQL-specific parameter 'rds.force_ssl', or assume a generic 'Enable SSL' console option exists, leading them to pick incorrect answers.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Set 'require_secure_transport' to ON in the DB parameter group.
Setting 'require_secure_transport' to ON in the DB parameter group forces all connections to the RDS for MySQL database to use SSL/TLS encryption. This parameter is supported in MySQL 5.7 and later, and when enabled, the server rejects non-encrypted connections, ensuring compliance with security policies.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Set 'require_secure_transport' to ON in the DB parameter group.
Why this is correct
This forces all connections to use SSL.
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Enable 'Enable SSL' in the RDS console.
Why it's wrong here
Enabling SSL does not force connections to use it.
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Set 'rds.force_ssl' to 1 in the DB parameter group.
Why it's wrong here
'rds.force_ssl' is not a valid MySQL parameter.
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Set 'ssl' to 'require' in the DB parameter group.
Why it's wrong here
'ssl' parameter is for PostgreSQL, not MySQL.
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