DBS-C01 Database Security Practice Question
A company is using Amazon Redshift for analytics. The security team wants to audit all SQL queries executed against the database, including the actual query text, for compliance. They also want to ensure that the audit logs are stored in a secure, immutable location. Which THREE services or features should they use together to meet these requirements?
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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Redshift Audit Logging
Options A, C, and E are correct. Redshift Audit Logging captures SQL queries. CloudWatch Logs can be used as a destination for audit logs (via streaming). Then, CloudWatch Logs can export logs to S3, and S3 Object Lock provides immutability. Option B is for performance, not auditing. Option D is for network monitoring.
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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Redshift Audit Logging
Why this is correct
Captures SQL query logs.
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VPC Flow Logs
Why it's wrong here
Captures network traffic, not SQL queries.
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Amazon CloudWatch Logs
Why this is correct
Can receive audit logs from Redshift and export to S3.
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Redshift Spectrum
Why it's wrong here
Used for querying data in S3, not for auditing.
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S3 Object Lock
Why this is correct
Provides immutability for logs stored in S3.
Quick reference
AWS S3 Storage Class Comparison
| Storage Class | Min Duration | Retrieval | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3 Standard | None | Immediate | Frequently accessed data |
| S3 Standard-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Infrequent access, rapid retrieval |
| S3 One Zone-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Non-critical infrequent data |
| S3 Intelligent-Tiering | None | Immediate–hours | Unknown or changing access patterns |
| S3 Glacier Instant | 90 days | Milliseconds | Archive with instant retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Flexible | 90 days | Minutes–hours | Archive, flexible retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Deep Archive | 180 days | Hours | Long-term compliance archive |
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