CPENT Cloud And Hybrid Infrastructure Security Practice Question
An administrator needs to secure communication between microservices running across different AWS Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs). Which native AWS networking feature provides private connectivity without exposing traffic to the public internet?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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AWS VPC Endpoints powered by AWS PrivateLink.
AWS VPC Endpoints (powered by AWS PrivateLink) allow private connections between VPCs and AWS services or other VPCs without internet gateways.
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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Amazon CloudFront origin access control (OAC).
Why it's wrong here
CloudFront OAC restricts S3 bucket access from CDN distributions.
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AWS VPC Endpoints powered by AWS PrivateLink.
Why this is correct
PrivateLink enables secure, private cross-VPC communication.
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AWS Web Application Firewall (WAF) rule groups.
Why it's wrong here
WAF filters HTTP(S) traffic, not cross-VPC network routing.
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AWS Identity and Access Management resource-based policies.
Why it's wrong here
IAM policies govern API authorization, not network routing.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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