CV0-004 Security Practice Question
An organization needs to store database credentials and API keys securely in the cloud, with automatic rotation every 90 days. Which service should be used?
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 Secrets Manager
AWS Secrets Manager manages secrets lifecycle, including automatic rotation.
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 CloudHSM
Why it's wrong here
CloudHSM provides hardware security modules for key generation.
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AWS Key Management Service (KMS)
Why it's wrong here
KMS manages encryption keys, not secrets like passwords.
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AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store
Why it's wrong here
Parameter Store can store secrets but does not natively rotate them.
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AWS Secrets Manager
Why this is correct
Secrets Manager stores secrets and supports automatic rotation.
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