DBS-C01 Database Security Practice Question
Which TWO AWS services can be used to monitor and alert on suspicious database access patterns in Amazon RDS? (Choose 2.)
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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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Amazon CloudWatch
The correct answers are Amazon CloudWatch (B) and Amazon GuardDuty (E). Amazon CloudWatch can monitor RDS metrics and create alarms based on access patterns like failed login attempts. Amazon GuardDuty is a threat detection service that uses machine learning to identify suspicious database access activity. Option A (Amazon Inspector) is for vulnerability assessment, not monitoring access patterns. Option C (AWS Trusted Advisor) provides best practice checks and recommendations. Option D (AWS Config) is for resource configuration tracking and compliance.
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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Amazon Inspector
Why it's wrong here
Amazon Inspector is a vulnerability assessment service that scans for software vulnerabilities and unintended network exposure; it does not monitor database access patterns.
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Amazon CloudWatch
Why this is correct
Amazon CloudWatch monitors RDS metrics and logs, and can trigger alarms based on suspicious access patterns (e.g., failed authentication attempts).
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AWS Trusted Advisor
Why it's wrong here
AWS Trusted Advisor inspects your AWS environment and provides best practice recommendations; it does not monitor database access patterns.
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AWS Config
Why it's wrong here
AWS Config evaluates and records resource configurations for compliance and change management; it is not designed to monitor access patterns.
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Amazon GuardDuty
Why this is correct
Amazon GuardDuty uses machine learning to detect anomalous behavior and potential threats, including suspicious database access patterns in RDS.
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