- A
Use AWS Config aggregator in the security account to collect configuration items from all accounts.
Why wrong: Config aggregator does not aggregate security findings.
- B
Enable AWS Security Hub in the security account and designate it as the administrator account for the organization.
Security Hub administrator account aggregates findings.
- C
Enable Amazon GuardDuty in the security account and add member accounts via the GuardDuty API.
GuardDuty administrator account can manage member accounts.
- D
Enable AWS IAM Access Analyzer in the security account with the organization as the zone of trust.
Access Analyzer can analyze the entire organization.
- E
Configure GuardDuty in the security account to monitor all regions by using a single detector.
Why wrong: GuardDuty detectors are per-region.
Quick Answer
The correct three steps are to enable GuardDuty in the security account as the administrator, enable Security Hub with cross-account aggregation, and enable IAM Access Analyzer with the organization as the zone of trust. This works because each service uses a delegated administrator model: GuardDuty and Security Hub require the security account to be explicitly designated to receive findings from all member accounts, while IAM Access Analyzer must be configured at the organization level to monitor external access across the entire AWS Organization. On the AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional SAP-C02 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of centralized security management in a multi-account environment, with a common trap being the assumption that GuardDuty can aggregate findings across regions—it cannot, as it is region-specific. Another trap is confusing AWS Config aggregator, which collects configuration items, with security findings. Memory tip: think "GSA" for GuardDuty, Security Hub, and Access Analyzer—all three require a central administrator account, but only Access Analyzer uses the organization as its zone of trust.
SAP-C02 Practice Question: Design Solutions for Organizational Complexity
This SAP-C02 practice question tests your understanding of design solutions for organizational complexity. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A company has a multi-account AWS environment with a central security account for AWS GuardDuty, AWS Security Hub, and AWS IAM Access Analyzer. The security team wants to aggregate findings from all member accounts into the security account. Which THREE steps should be taken?
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
Enable AWS Security Hub in the security account and designate it as the administrator account for the organization.
Options A, C, and D are correct. A: Enable GuardDuty in the security account and designate it as the administrator for all member accounts. C: Enable Security Hub in the security account and use the integration to aggregate findings. D: Enable IAM Access Analyzer in the security account with the organization as the zone of trust. Option B is wrong because GuardDuty is region-specific and cannot be centralized in one region. Option E is wrong because Config aggregator aggregates configuration items, not security findings.
Key principle: NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Use AWS Config aggregator in the security account to collect configuration items from all accounts.
Why it's wrong here
Config aggregator does not aggregate security findings.
- ✓
Enable AWS Security Hub in the security account and designate it as the administrator account for the organization.
Why this is correct
Security Hub administrator account aggregates findings.
Related concept
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
- ✓
Enable Amazon GuardDuty in the security account and add member accounts via the GuardDuty API.
Why this is correct
GuardDuty administrator account can manage member accounts.
Related concept
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
- ✓
Enable AWS IAM Access Analyzer in the security account with the organization as the zone of trust.
Why this is correct
Access Analyzer can analyze the entire organization.
Related concept
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
- ✗
Configure GuardDuty in the security account to monitor all regions by using a single detector.
Why it's wrong here
GuardDuty detectors are per-region.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: NAT rules depend on direction and matching traffic
NAT is not only about the public address. The inside/outside interface roles and the ACL or rule that matches traffic are just as important.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
NAT questions usually test address translation, overload/PAT behaviour, static mappings and whether the right traffic is being translated. Read the interface direction and address terms carefully.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
- PAT allows many inside hosts to share one public address using ports.
- Inside local and inside global describe the private and translated addresses.
- NAT ACLs identify traffic for translation, not always security filtering.
TExam Day Tips
- Identify inside and outside interfaces first.
- Check whether the scenario needs static NAT, dynamic NAT or PAT.
- Do not confuse NAT matching ACLs with normal packet-filtering intent.
Key takeaway
NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
What to study next
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What does this SAP-C02 question test?
Design Solutions for Organizational Complexity — This question tests Design Solutions for Organizational Complexity — Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Enable AWS Security Hub in the security account and designate it as the administrator account for the organization. — Options A, C, and D are correct. A: Enable GuardDuty in the security account and designate it as the administrator for all member accounts. C: Enable Security Hub in the security account and use the integration to aggregate findings. D: Enable IAM Access Analyzer in the security account with the organization as the zone of trust. Option B is wrong because GuardDuty is region-specific and cannot be centralized in one region. Option E is wrong because Config aggregator aggregates configuration items, not security findings.
What should I do if I get this SAP-C02 question wrong?
Review the four NAT address types (inside local, inside global, outside local, outside global), PAT port overload, and static vs dynamic NAT use cases. Then practise related SAP-C02 NAT questions on configuration and troubleshooting.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
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