Question 819 of 1,570
SCS-C02 Security Logging and Monitoring Practice Question
Which TWO AWS services can be used to centrally collect and analyze logs from multiple AWS accounts? (Select TWO.)
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is that candidates often mistake AWS Config for a log collection service because it records configuration changes, but it does not aggregate or analyze logs from multiple accounts; it only provides per-account configuration history and compliance rules.
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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Amazon Athena (to query logs in S3)
Amazon S3 can serve as a centralized log repository by aggregating logs from multiple AWS accounts using cross-account S3 bucket policies. Amazon Athena can then query those logs directly in S3 using standard SQL, enabling centralized analysis without moving data. Together, they provide a scalable, serverless solution for multi-account log collection and analysis.
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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AWS Config
Why it's wrong here
Config tracks resource configurations, not logs.
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Amazon Athena (to query logs in S3)
Why this is correct
Athena can run SQL queries on log data in S3.
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Amazon S3 (as a central log repository)
Why this is correct
S3 can store logs from multiple accounts.
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Amazon Inspector
Why it's wrong here
Inspector is for security assessments, not log analysis.
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AWS Shield
Why it's wrong here
Shield is for DDoS protection.
Quick reference
AWS S3 Storage Class Comparison
| Storage Class | Min Duration | Retrieval | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3 Standard | None | Immediate | Frequently accessed data |
| S3 Standard-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Infrequent access, rapid retrieval |
| S3 One Zone-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Non-critical infrequent data |
| S3 Intelligent-Tiering | None | Immediate–hours | Unknown or changing access patterns |
| S3 Glacier Instant | 90 days | Milliseconds | Archive with instant retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Flexible | 90 days | Minutes–hours | Archive, flexible retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Deep Archive | 180 days | Hours | Long-term compliance archive |
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Last reviewed: Jul 4, 2026
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