CCSP Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security Practice Question
A cloud security architect is evaluating options for private connectivity to cloud services without traversing the internet. Which TWO services can be used to achieve this? (Select two.)
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VPC peering
VPC endpoints (AWS PrivateLink, Azure Private Link, GCP Private Service Connect) and VPC peering provide private connectivity without internet. Internet gateway and NAT gateway use internet; security groups are firewalls.
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VPC peering
Why this is correct
VPC peering connects VPCs privately within the same cloud provider.
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Security group
Why it's wrong here
Security groups are stateful firewalls, not connectivity services.
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VPC endpoint
Why this is correct
VPC endpoints allow private access to services without internet.
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Internet gateway
Why it's wrong here
Internet gateway provides internet access.
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NAT gateway
Why it's wrong here
NAT gateway enables outbound internet for private subnets.
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