ANS-C01 Network Security, Compliance and Governance Practice Question
A company wants to encrypt data in transit between an on-premises data center and AWS. Which service provides a dedicated encrypted connection?
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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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AWS Direct Connect with MACsec
AWS Direct Connect with MACsec provides a dedicated encrypted connection. Option A is wrong because AWS Transit Gateway is a network transit hub, not a connection type. Option C is wrong because AWS Site-to-Site VPN operates over the internet and is not dedicated. Option D is wrong because AWS Client VPN is for individual users and not a dedicated connection.
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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AWS Transit Gateway
Why it's wrong here
Transit Gateway is a network hub, not a connection.
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AWS Direct Connect with MACsec
Why this is correct
Direct Connect provides a dedicated connection with encryption.
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AWS Site-to-Site VPN
Why it's wrong here
VPN is over the internet, not dedicated.
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AWS Client VPN
Why it's wrong here
Client VPN is for remote users.
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