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AWS Security and IAM Flashcards

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  1. Which AWS service provides centralized identity and access management for AWS resources?

    Answer: AWS IAM

    AWS IAM (Identity and Access Management) is the service that controls who can access which AWS resources.

  2. What is the principle of least privilege in AWS IAM?

    Answer: Granting only the permissions required to perform a task

    The principle of least privilege means granting users only the minimum permissions they need to do their job.

  3. Which IAM entity is used to grant permissions to AWS services like EC2 or Lambda?

    Answer: IAM Role

    IAM Roles are used to grant AWS services permissions to interact with other AWS services.

  4. What does MFA stand for in the context of AWS security?

    Answer: Multi-Factor Authentication

    MFA stands for Multi-Factor Authentication, adding an extra layer of security beyond just a password.

  5. Which AWS service helps detect and protect against DDoS attacks?

    Answer: AWS Shield

    AWS Shield is a managed DDoS protection service that safeguards applications running on AWS.

  6. What is an AWS IAM policy?

    Answer: A JSON document that defines permissions

    An IAM policy is a JSON document that specifies what actions are allowed or denied on which AWS resources.