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The correct answer is the S3 bucket policy that uses a Deny effect with the `aws:SecureTransport` condition set to `false`. This works because the `aws:SecureTransport` key evaluates whether the request was sent over HTTPS; when set to `false`, it matches any HTTP request, and the Deny effect explicitly blocks that traffic, overriding any Allow statements. On the AWS Certified Security Specialty SCS-C02 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of using condition keys to enforce encryption in transit, often appearing as a trap where candidates mistakenly choose an Allow effect with `true`—which would only permit HTTPS but not block HTTP, leaving a security gap. The key insight is that Deny with `false` is the only way to actively reject insecure requests. A reliable memory tip: think “Deny the false” to enforce HTTPS—if `SecureTransport` is false, deny the action.

SCS-C02 Data Protection Practice Question

This SCS-C02 practice question tests your understanding of data protection. 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.

A company stores sensitive data in an Amazon S3 bucket. They want to ensure that data is encrypted in transit when accessed from the internet. Which policy should they attach to the bucket?

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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

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{"Effect": "Deny", "Principal": "*", "Action": "s3:*", "Resource": "arn:aws:s3:::bucket/*", "Condition": {"Bool": {"aws:SecureTransport": "false"}}}

Option C is correct because it uses a Deny effect with the aws:SecureTransport condition set to 'false', which explicitly blocks any request that does not use HTTPS/TLS. This ensures that all S3 operations (s3:*) on the bucket objects require encryption in transit, as any HTTP request will be denied. The Deny effect overrides any Allow, making this a robust policy to enforce encrypted access from the internet.

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.

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    {"Effect": "Deny", "Principal": "*", "Action": "s3:GetObject", "Resource": "arn:aws:s3:::bucket/*", "Condition": {"StringNotEquals": {"aws:SourceVpc": "vpc-12345"}}}

    Why it's wrong here

    Denies access from outside VPC, not about transport security.

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    {"Effect": "Allow", "Principal": "*", "Action": "s3:GetObject", "Resource": "arn:aws:s3:::bucket/*", "Condition": {"Bool": {"aws:SecureTransport": "false"}}}

    Why it's wrong here

    Allows only HTTP, which is insecure.

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    {"Effect": "Deny", "Principal": "*", "Action": "s3:*", "Resource": "arn:aws:s3:::bucket/*", "Condition": {"Bool": {"aws:SecureTransport": "false"}}}

    Why this is correct

    Denies all requests that are not over HTTPS.

    Related concept

    Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

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    {"Effect": "Deny", "Principal": "*", "Action": "s3:GetObject", "Resource": "arn:aws:s3:::bucket/*", "Condition": {"IpAddress": {"aws:SourceIp": "0.0.0.0/0"}}}

    Why it's wrong here

    Denies all IPs, not about encryption.

Common exam traps

Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword

The trap here is that candidates often choose an Allow policy (like Option B) thinking it will permit only encrypted traffic, but they forget that an Allow with a condition does not block unencrypted requests—only a Deny can explicitly block them, and the condition must be inverted (e.g., 'false' to block HTTP).

Detailed technical explanation

How to think about this question

The aws:SecureTransport condition key evaluates whether the request was sent over SSL/TLS (HTTPS) by checking the transport layer security. Under the hood, S3 supports both HTTP and HTTPS endpoints; when a request arrives via HTTP, the condition key returns 'false'. Using a Deny effect with this condition is a common pattern for 'security blanket' policies because it overrides any Allow that might inadvertently permit unencrypted access, such as from a bucket policy or IAM permissions.

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 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.

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What does this SCS-C02 question test?

Data Protection — This question tests Data Protection — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: {"Effect": "Deny", "Principal": "*", "Action": "s3:*", "Resource": "arn:aws:s3:::bucket/*", "Condition": {"Bool": {"aws:SecureTransport": "false"}}} — Option C is correct because it uses a Deny effect with the aws:SecureTransport condition set to 'false', which explicitly blocks any request that does not use HTTPS/TLS. This ensures that all S3 operations (s3:*) on the bucket objects require encryption in transit, as any HTTP request will be denied. The Deny effect overrides any Allow, making this a robust policy to enforce encrypted access from the internet.

What should I do if I get this SCS-C02 question wrong?

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What is the key concept behind this question?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

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