- A
Enable GuardDuty to export findings to CloudWatch Logs and then create a metric filter.
Why wrong: GuardDuty already sends findings to EventBridge; no need to export to CloudWatch Logs.
- B
Create an Amazon EventBridge rule with an event pattern that matches GuardDuty finding events.
EventBridge allows matching GuardDuty finding events to trigger a response.
- C
Create an Amazon SNS topic and subscribe the Lambda function to it, then configure GuardDuty to publish to SNS.
Why wrong: EventBridge is the recommended service for event-driven workflows; SNS adds unnecessary complexity.
- D
Configure the rule to invoke an AWS Lambda function that executes the incident response playbook.
Lambda is a common target for automating responses to events.
- E
Set up a CloudWatch Logs subscription filter to forward GuardDuty logs to the Lambda function.
Why wrong: GuardDuty findings are not stored in CloudWatch Logs by default; they go to EventBridge.
Quick Answer
The answer is to configure an EventBridge rule with an event pattern that matches the 'GuardDuty Finding' event type and have it invoke an AWS Lambda function to execute the incident response playbook. This is correct because EventBridge uses event pattern matching to capture all GuardDuty findings automatically, including both current and future findings, without requiring manual updates or additional configuration for each new finding type. On the AWS Certified Security Specialty SCS-C02 exam, this tests your understanding of how EventBridge serves as the central event bus for security automation, and a common trap is to assume you need to create separate rules for each finding type or use SNS directly instead of EventBridge. Remember the memory tip: "One pattern to rule them all" — a single EventBridge rule with a broad GuardDuty finding pattern captures everything, while Lambda handles the custom response logic.
SCS-C02 Threat Detection and Incident Response Practice Question
This SCS-C02 practice question tests your understanding of threat detection and incident response. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. 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 security engineer is configuring an automated incident response workflow for Amazon GuardDuty findings. Which TWO actions should the engineer take to ensure that the response is triggered for all current and future GuardDuty findings?
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
Create an Amazon EventBridge rule with an event pattern that matches GuardDuty finding events.
Option B is correct because Amazon EventBridge can capture all GuardDuty findings by using an event pattern that matches the 'GuardDuty Finding' event type. This ensures that both current and future findings automatically trigger the rule without requiring manual updates or additional configuration.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Enable GuardDuty to export findings to CloudWatch Logs and then create a metric filter.
Why it's wrong here
GuardDuty already sends findings to EventBridge; no need to export to CloudWatch Logs.
- ✓
Create an Amazon EventBridge rule with an event pattern that matches GuardDuty finding events.
Why this is correct
EventBridge allows matching GuardDuty finding events to trigger a response.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Create an Amazon SNS topic and subscribe the Lambda function to it, then configure GuardDuty to publish to SNS.
Why it's wrong here
EventBridge is the recommended service for event-driven workflows; SNS adds unnecessary complexity.
- ✓
Configure the rule to invoke an AWS Lambda function that executes the incident response playbook.
Why this is correct
Lambda is a common target for automating responses to events.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Set up a CloudWatch Logs subscription filter to forward GuardDuty logs to the Lambda function.
Why it's wrong here
GuardDuty findings are not stored in CloudWatch Logs by default; they go to EventBridge.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse GuardDuty's integration with CloudWatch Logs (which does not exist) or assume GuardDuty can directly publish to SNS, when in fact EventBridge is the required intermediary for automated workflows.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
GuardDuty findings are automatically published as events to the default EventBridge bus in the account, using the 'aws.guardduty' source and 'GuardDuty Finding' detail type. EventBridge rules with event patterns can match specific finding types, severities, or account IDs, and can invoke Lambda, SNS, or Step Functions for automated response. This event-driven architecture ensures real-time, scalable incident response without polling or custom integrations.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
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What does this SCS-C02 question test?
Threat Detection and Incident Response — This question tests Threat Detection and Incident Response — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Create an Amazon EventBridge rule with an event pattern that matches GuardDuty finding events. — Option B is correct because Amazon EventBridge can capture all GuardDuty findings by using an event pattern that matches the 'GuardDuty Finding' event type. This ensures that both current and future findings automatically trigger the rule without requiring manual updates or additional configuration.
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Variation 1. A company uses Amazon GuardDuty to detect threats. The security team wants to be alerted when GuardDuty generates a finding with a severity level of HIGH or CRITICAL. Which AWS service should the team use to send notifications based on GuardDuty findings?
easy- A.Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS)
- ✓ B.Amazon EventBridge and Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS)
- C.AWS Lambda
- D.Amazon CloudWatch Logs and Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS)
Why B: Amazon EventBridge can capture GuardDuty findings as events using a rule that matches the 'GuardDuty Finding' event type. The rule can then invoke an SNS topic to send email or SMS notifications. This is the recommended pattern because EventBridge provides native integration with GuardDuty and supports filtering by finding severity using event patterns, while SNS handles the actual notification delivery.
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