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What is the primary function of AWS CloudTrail?

  • To track and log activity on an AWS account (correct)
  • To provide a secure platform for running applications
  • To manage user identities and permissions
  • To monitor and manage AWS resources

    • Which of these events are NOT logged by AWS CloudTrail?

  • Changes to the configuration of an Amazon EC2 instance
  • API calls made using AWS SDKs
  • Actions taken in the AWS Management Console
  • Changes to the AWS account's billing information (correct)
  • Access requests to an S3 bucket

    • How can CloudTrail help with security analysis?

  • By recording API history and tracking changes to AWS resources (correct)
  • By monitoring network traffic for suspicious activity
  • By analyzing user activity and identifying potential security breaches
  • By providing real-time threat detection and mitigation
  • By identifying potential vulnerabilities in your applications

    • What is the purpose of CloudTrail's log file integrity validation feature?

    <p>To ensure that CloudTrail log files are not tampered with after delivery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of encryption can be used for CloudTrail log files?

    <p>Server-Side Encryption (SSE) with KMS-managed keys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a benefit of using AWS CloudTrail?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you consolidate logs from multiple AWS accounts?

    <p>By using a central S3 bucket for log storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a CloudTrail trail?

    <p>A record of events that occur in an AWS account</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two types of trails that can be created in CloudTrail?

    <p>Management trails and data trails</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the events recorded by AWS CloudTrail?

    <p>All actions taken within your AWS account across various interfaces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature allows users to confirm if a CloudTrail log file has been altered after delivery?

    <p>Log file integrity validation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement regarding the types of trails in AWS CloudTrail is accurate?

    <p>Trails can log either data events or management events based on the setup.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can AWS CloudTrail enhance governance and compliance?

    <p>By providing a history of API calls for auditing purposes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of integrating AWS CloudTrail with CloudWatch Logs?

    <p>It enables the delivery of captured data events to a log stream.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about AWS CloudTrail trails?

    <p>Trails can be automatically created and are enabled upon account creation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way can CloudTrail support security analysis?

    <p>By logging user activity and actions taken on the account.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which encryption method can enhance the security of CloudTrail log files?

    <p>SSE KMS encryption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advantage does using a single KMS key provide for CloudTrail logs?

    <p>It simplifies the encryption process across multiple accounts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Overview of AWS CloudTrail

    • AWS CloudTrail records account activity, providing a history of API calls for AWS accounts.
    • It enhances governance, compliance, and auditing of operations and risks.

    Trails and Logs

    • CloudTrail trails can be created to deliver logs to an Amazon S3 bucket.
    • Two types of trails can be configured: data events and management events.

    Event Recording

    • CloudTrail logs activities from the AWS Management Console, Command Line Interface, and SDKs/APIs.
    • Events recorded provide visibility into user activity and actions performed.

    Security and Compliance

    • API history in CloudTrail supports security analysis, resource change tracking, and compliance auditing.
    • Optional encryption using SSE KMS can secure log files; a single KMS key can be used across all regions.

    Log Management

    • Logs from multiple AWS accounts can be consolidated using a single S3 bucket.
    • Integration with CloudWatch Logs allows for delivery of captured data events to specific log streams.

    Log Integrity

    • The log file integrity validation feature confirms whether logs remain unchanged, deleted, or modified post-delivery to S3.

    Overview of AWS CloudTrail

    • AWS CloudTrail records account activity, providing a history of API calls for AWS accounts.
    • It enhances governance, compliance, and auditing of operations and risks.

    Trails and Logs

    • CloudTrail trails can be created to deliver logs to an Amazon S3 bucket.
    • Two types of trails can be configured: data events and management events.

    Event Recording

    • CloudTrail logs activities from the AWS Management Console, Command Line Interface, and SDKs/APIs.
    • Events recorded provide visibility into user activity and actions performed.

    Security and Compliance

    • API history in CloudTrail supports security analysis, resource change tracking, and compliance auditing.
    • Optional encryption using SSE KMS can secure log files; a single KMS key can be used across all regions.

    Log Management

    • Logs from multiple AWS accounts can be consolidated using a single S3 bucket.
    • Integration with CloudWatch Logs allows for delivery of captured data events to specific log streams.

    Log Integrity

    • The log file integrity validation feature confirms whether logs remain unchanged, deleted, or modified post-delivery to S3.

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