DBS-C01 Database Security Practice Question
A company is using an Amazon RDS for MySQL DB instance. The security team requires that all database connections be encrypted in transit. Which configuration step ensures this requirement is met?
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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Set the 'require_secure_transport' parameter to 1 in the DB parameter group.
Setting the 'require_secure_transport' parameter to 1 in the DB parameter group forces clients to use TLS/SSL for connections, ensuring encryption in transit. Option A is incorrect because enabling encryption at rest (RDS encryption) secures data on disk but does not enforce encryption of data in transit. Option B is incorrect because storing passwords in AWS Secrets Manager manages credentials but does not enforce encrypted connections. Option C is incorrect because modifying a network ACL to allow traffic on port 3306 controls network access but does not enforce encryption of the data transmitted over that port.
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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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Enable encryption at rest for the RDS instance.
Why it's wrong here
Encryption at rest does not enforce in-transit encryption.
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Store the database password in AWS Secrets Manager.
Why it's wrong here
Secrets Manager does not enforce encrypted connections.
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Modify the network ACL to only allow traffic on port 3306.
Why it's wrong here
Network ACLs control IP traffic, not encryption.
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Set the 'require_secure_transport' parameter to 1 in the DB parameter group.
Why this is correct
This forces TLS connections.
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