- A
The bucket policy is missing the 'aws:SecureTransport': 'false' condition for the bucket resource (without /*).
The rule may check that the bucket itself (not just objects) denies HTTP requests. The policy only covers objects. Adding a statement for the bucket ARN 'arn:aws:s3:::my-bucket' would fix the compliance.
- B
The policy uses 'Deny' but the rule expects an 'Allow' statement for HTTPS only.
Why wrong: A Deny for HTTP is valid; the rule is designed to check for a Deny on HTTP.
- C
The bucket policy only denies HTTP requests to objects, not to the bucket itself.
Why wrong: The resource is 'arn:aws:s3:::my-bucket/*' which applies to objects. The rule likely requires a bucket-level policy as well.
- D
The annotation says 'Bucket does not have a policy that denies HTTP requests.' but the policy does have one, so this is a false positive.
Why wrong: The annotation is accurate because the policy does not deny HTTP requests to the bucket itself, only to objects.
SCS-C02 Security Logging and Monitoring Practice Question
This SCS-C02 practice question tests your understanding of security logging and monitoring. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. 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.
Refer to the exhibit. An AWS Config rule 's3-bucket-ssl-requests-only' evaluates whether S3 buckets deny HTTP requests. The exhibit shows the evaluation result and the bucket policy. Why is the bucket marked as NON_COMPLIANT despite having a Deny policy for HTTP requests?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
The bucket policy is missing the 'aws:SecureTransport': 'false' condition for the bucket resource (without /*).
The Config rule likely evaluates the bucket-level policy. The current policy only denies HTTP requests to objects (/*), not to the bucket itself. To be compliant, the bucket must also have a Deny for the bucket resource ARN without the /*.
Key principle: ACLs process entries top to bottom and stop at the first match. Entry order and interface direction matter as much as the permit or deny statement.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
The bucket policy is missing the 'aws:SecureTransport': 'false' condition for the bucket resource (without /*).
Why this is correct
The rule may check that the bucket itself (not just objects) denies HTTP requests. The policy only covers objects. Adding a statement for the bucket ARN 'arn:aws:s3:::my-bucket' would fix the compliance.
Related concept
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
- ✗
The policy uses 'Deny' but the rule expects an 'Allow' statement for HTTPS only.
Why it's wrong here
A Deny for HTTP is valid; the rule is designed to check for a Deny on HTTP.
- ✗
The bucket policy only denies HTTP requests to objects, not to the bucket itself.
Why it's wrong here
The resource is 'arn:aws:s3:::my-bucket/*' which applies to objects. The rule likely requires a bucket-level policy as well.
- ✗
The annotation says 'Bucket does not have a policy that denies HTTP requests.' but the policy does have one, so this is a false positive.
Why it's wrong here
The annotation is accurate because the policy does not deny HTTP requests to the bucket itself, only to objects.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: ACLs stop at the first match
ACLs are processed top to bottom. The first matching entry wins, and an implicit deny usually exists at the end.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
ACL questions test precision: source, destination, protocol, port and direction. A generally correct ACL can still fail if it is applied on the wrong interface or in the wrong direction.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Standard ACLs match source addresses.
- Extended ACLs can match source, destination, protocol and ports.
- The first matching ACL entry is used.
- There is usually an implicit deny at the end.
TExam Day Tips
- Check inbound versus outbound direction.
- Read the ACL from top to bottom.
- Look for a broader permit or deny above the intended line.
Key takeaway
ACLs process entries top to bottom and stop at the first match. Entry order and interface direction matter as much as the permit or deny statement.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A media company stores terabytes of video archives that are accessed once a year for audit purposes. Moving these objects to a cold storage tier (Azure Archive, S3 Glacier, or Google Nearline) costs a fraction of hot storage. Questions like this test whether you understand storage tiers, access frequency tradeoffs, and retrieval latency requirements.
What to study next
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What does this SCS-C02 question test?
Security Logging and Monitoring — This question tests Security Logging and Monitoring — Standard ACLs match source addresses..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: The bucket policy is missing the 'aws:SecureTransport': 'false' condition for the bucket resource (without /*). — The Config rule likely evaluates the bucket-level policy. The current policy only denies HTTP requests to objects (/*), not to the bucket itself. To be compliant, the bucket must also have a Deny for the bucket resource ARN without the /*.
What should I do if I get this SCS-C02 question wrong?
Review ACL processing order, placement rules (standard near destination, extended near source), and inbound vs outbound direction. Study wildcard masks and implicit deny. Then practise related SCS-C02 ACL questions on filtering logic and placement.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
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