5 Questions
Who is responsible for managing the guest operating system and other associated application software?
The customer
Which services require the customer to perform all necessary security configuration and management tasks?
Amazon EC2
Who is responsible for protecting the infrastructure that runs all of the services offered in the AWS Cloud?
AWS
Who is responsible for managing their data and classifying their assets?
The customer
Who is responsible for managing the AWS-provided firewall for Amazon EC2 instances?
The customer
Study Notes
- Security and Compliance is a shared responsibility between AWS and the customer.
- AWS operates, manages, and controls the components from the host operating system and virtualization layer down to the physical security of the facilities.
- The customer assumes responsibility and management of the guest operating system and other associated application software.
- Customers should carefully consider the services they choose as their responsibilities vary.
- AWS is responsible for protecting the infrastructure that runs all of the services offered in the AWS Cloud.
- Customer responsibility will be determined by the AWS Cloud services that a customer selects.
- For example, Amazon EC2 requires the customer to perform all of the necessary security configuration and management tasks.
- Customers that deploy an Amazon EC2 instance are responsible for management of the guest operating system, any application software or utilities installed by the customer on the instances, and the configuration of the AWS-provided firewall.
- For abstracted services, such as Amazon S3 and Amazon DynamoDB, AWS operates the infrastructure layer, the operating system, and platforms.
- Customers are responsible for managing their data, classifying their assets, and using IAM tools to apply the appropriate permissions.
"Test Your Understanding of AWS Security and Compliance Responsibilities!" - Take this quiz to assess your knowledge of the division of responsibilities between AWS and its customers when it comes to security and compliance in the AWS Cloud. From infrastructure management to guest operating systems and application software, understand the key areas of responsibility and learn how they differ across various AWS services. Sharpen your understanding of AWS security and compliance with this informative and engaging quiz!
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