Match each AWS security service to its purpose.
Drag a concept onto its matching description — or click a concept then click the description.
Protect web applications from common exploits
Enhanced DDoS protection for critical workloads
Create and manage encryption keys
Rotate and manage secrets securely
Manage user identities and permissions
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
AWS WAF: Protects web applications from common web exploits
Security services address different aspects of threat protection and access control.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
AWS WAF: Protects web applications from common web exploits
Why this is correct
AWS WAF is a web application firewall that helps protect web applications from common web exploits.
AWS Shield: Provides DDoS protection
Why this is correct
AWS Shield is a managed Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) protection service.
AWS IAM: Manages encryption keys
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — AWS IAM manages user identities and permissions; encryption keys are managed by AWS KMS.
AWS GuardDuty: Offers intelligent threat detection
Why this is correct
AWS GuardDuty is a threat detection service that continuously monitors for malicious activity.
AWS KMS: Manages user identities and permissions
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — AWS KMS manages encryption keys; user identities and permissions are managed by AWS IAM.
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