CV0-004 Security Practice Question
A company uses AWS and wants to centralize security monitoring across multiple accounts. Which service should they use to aggregate security findings and check compliance against standards like CIS AWS Foundations?
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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AWS Security Hub
AWS Security Hub aggregates security alerts from various AWS services and third-party tools, and provides compliance checks against standards like CIS, PCI DSS, and AWS Foundational Security Best Practices.
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 CloudTrail
Why it's wrong here
CloudTrail records API calls but does not aggregate findings or perform compliance checks.
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Amazon GuardDuty
Why it's wrong here
GuardDuty is a threat detection service, not a compliance dashboard.
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AWS Security Hub
Why this is correct
Security Hub is designed for centralized security and compliance management.
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AWS Config
Why it's wrong here
Config evaluates resource configurations, but Security Hub provides a broader view and integrates compliance standards.
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