Quick Answer
The answer is the Client VPN endpoint, a target network association, and an authorization rule. These three components are required to set up a client VPN for remote access to a VPC because the endpoint acts as the VPN server that clients connect to, the target network association attaches that endpoint to specific subnets in your VPC, and the authorization rule defines which network paths (such as a specific subnet or CIDR) the authenticated clients are allowed to access. On the AWS Certified Security Specialty SCS-C02 exam, this question tests your understanding of the fundamental building blocks of AWS Client VPN, often appearing as a straightforward multiple-select item designed to separate client VPN from site-to-site VPN components. A common trap is confusing the Virtual Private Gateway or Customer Gateway with client VPN—remember those are strictly for site-to-site connections. Memory tip: think of the three C’s—Client endpoint, Connection to subnets, and Control via authorization rules.
This SCS-C02 practice question tests your understanding of infrastructure security. 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.
Which THREE components are required to set up a client VPN for remote access to a VPC? (Choose 3.)
Client VPN endpoint
The VPN server component.
Virtual Private Gateway
Why wrong: Used for site-to-site VPN, not client VPN.
Customer Gateway
Why wrong: Represents the on-premises side of a site-to-site VPN.
Authorization rule
Defines which users/groups can access which networks.
Target network association
Associates the endpoint with subnets.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Client VPN endpoint
Options A, C, and E are correct. A Client VPN endpoint is the VPN server. A target network association connects the endpoint to subnets. An authorization rule grants access to specific network paths. Option B is wrong because a Virtual Private Gateway is used for site-to-site VPN. Option D is wrong because a Customer Gateway is for site-to-site VPN.
Key principle: Authentication proves identity; authorization controls what that identity can do after login. Both must work for full privileged access.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Client VPN endpoint
Why this is correct
The VPN server component.
Related concept
Authentication checks who the user is.
Virtual Private Gateway
Why it's wrong here
Used for site-to-site VPN, not client VPN.
Customer Gateway
Why it's wrong here
Represents the on-premises side of a site-to-site VPN.
Authorization rule
Why this is correct
Defines which users/groups can access which networks.
Related concept
Authentication checks who the user is.
Target network association
Why this is correct
Associates the endpoint with subnets.
Related concept
Authentication checks who the user is.
Common exam traps
Logging in proves the user can authenticate. It does not automatically mean the user is allowed to enter privileged or configuration mode. Watch for AAA authorization, privilege level and command authorization details.
Detailed technical explanation
This kind of question is testing the difference between identity and permission. A user may successfully log in to a router because authentication is working, but still fail to enter configuration mode because authorization is missing, misconfigured or mapped to a lower privilege level.
Key takeaway
Authentication proves identity; authorization controls what that identity can do after login. Both must work for full privileged access.
Real-world example
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
Review Cisco AAA concepts — authentication, authorization, and accounting. Study privilege levels (0–15), command authorization under TACACS+, and how RADIUS differs. Then practise related SCS-C02 questions on access control and AAA configuration.
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Infrastructure Security — This question tests Infrastructure Security — Authentication checks who the user is..
The correct answer is: Client VPN endpoint — Options A, C, and E are correct. A Client VPN endpoint is the VPN server. A target network association connects the endpoint to subnets. An authorization rule grants access to specific network paths. Option B is wrong because a Virtual Private Gateway is used for site-to-site VPN. Option D is wrong because a Customer Gateway is for site-to-site VPN.
Review Cisco AAA concepts — authentication, authorization, and accounting. Study privilege levels (0–15), command authorization under TACACS+, and how RADIUS differs. Then practise related SCS-C02 questions on access control and AAA configuration.
Authentication checks who the user is.
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