DBS-C01 Database Security Practice Question
A company is using Amazon DynamoDB with server-side encryption enabled. They need to ensure that all access to the table is audited. Which service should be used to capture data-plane API calls?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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AWS CloudTrail
AWS CloudTrail, when configured to capture data events, can record DynamoDB data-plane API calls such as GetItem and PutItem. Option A (VPC Flow Logs) captures network traffic, not API calls. Option B (AWS Config) records configuration changes, not data-plane actions. Option C (Amazon CloudWatch Logs) can store logs but does not directly capture API calls; it would require another service to send logs to it.
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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VPC Flow Logs
Why it's wrong here
VPC Flow Logs capture IP traffic information, not API calls.
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AWS Config
Why it's wrong here
AWS Config records resource configuration changes, not API calls.
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Amazon CloudWatch Logs
Why it's wrong here
CloudWatch Logs can store log data but does not automatically capture DynamoDB data-plane API calls.
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AWS CloudTrail
Why this is correct
CloudTrail can log data events for DynamoDB, including GetItem, PutItem, etc., when configured.
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