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Under the AWS shared responsibility model, which of the following is a responsibility of the customer?
Suggested Answer: C
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Under the AWS shared responsibility model, AWS is responsible for the security 'of' the cloud, which includes the physical infrastructure, networking, and hypervisor layer. The customer, however, is responsible for security 'in' the cloud, which includes managing the security of their data, patching and maintaining their guest operating system and applications, and managing identity and access. The responsibilities of shredding disk drives, preventing packet capture at the hypervisor level, and physical monitoring are handled by AWS as part of its responsibility for security 'of' the cloud.
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Shawna
11 months ago
Nope, we handle our own security patches for sure.
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Lettie
11 months ago
I thought physical security was AWS's job?
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Margurite
11 months ago
Wait, we have to shred drives too? That seems extreme.
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Madalyn
11 months ago
Totally agree, that's on us!
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Ming
12 months ago
Customers need to patch their own OS.
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Laurel
12 months ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I think patching the OS is a key responsibility for customers. So C seems like the right choice to me.
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Lina
1 year ago
I feel like shredding disk drives is definitely something the customer would do, but I can't remember if that's part of the shared responsibility model.
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Ellsworth
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about physical security being more of the provider's responsibility. So maybe D isn't correct?
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Jerrod
1 year ago
I think the customer is responsible for patching the guest operating system, so I might go with C. That sounds familiar from our practice questions.
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Javier
1 year ago
I'm confident the answer is C. The shared responsibility model clearly states that the customer is responsible for managing the guest OS, including applying security patches. The other options are AWS's responsibilities.
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Nilsa
1 year ago
I think the answer is C. The customer is responsible for patching the guest OS, while AWS handles the underlying infrastructure. The other options seem to be more AWS's responsibility.
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Kayleigh
1 year ago
Okay, let me see. The question is asking about the customer's responsibilities, so it's likely one of the options that involves something the customer has to do, like managing the OS or security. I'm leaning towards C, but I'll double-check the others just to be sure.
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Kaitlyn
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure the answer is C - patching the guest OS is the customer's responsibility under the shared responsibility model.
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Rima
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know the shared responsibility model covers different areas, but I can't quite remember the specifics. I'll have to think it through carefully.
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Tiara
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know RADIUS is used for authentication, but I'm not too familiar with the specific attributes. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Edwin
2 years ago
I think option D is also important. Maintaining security systems for physical monitoring is crucial for data center security.
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Judy
2 years ago
C is the way to go. Keeping the OS up-to-date is crucial for security. The other options seem more like Amazon's responsibility under the shared model. Though I have to admit, I'd love to see someone try to prevent packet gathering at the hypervisor level. That sounds like a fun challenge!
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Vicente
2 years ago
That does sound like a challenging task!
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Katheryn
2 years ago
B) Prevent customers from gathering packets or collecting traffic at the hypervisor level.
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Nakisha
2 years ago
Yeah, that one seems more like Amazon's responsibility.
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Pete
2 years ago
A) Shred disk drives before they leave a data center.
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Candida
2 years ago
That's also a crucial responsibility for the customer.
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Frank
2 years ago
D) Maintain security systems that provide physical monitoring of data centers.
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Sherita
2 years ago
I agree, keeping the OS updated is important for security.
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Cory
2 years ago
C) Patch the guest operating system with the latest security patches.
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Odelia
2 years ago
I agree with Nan. It's important to keep the operating system secure to prevent vulnerabilities.
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Victor
2 years ago
Hmm, I'm gonna go with C. Patching the OS is a no-brainer for the customer. The other options sound like AWS's job to me. Though I do wonder if anyone has tried to shred a drive using their bare hands. That would be a sight to see!
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Karima
2 years ago
I can't imagine trying to shred a disk drive with my bare hands, that would be a challenge!
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Keena
2 years ago
Yeah, I think AWS takes care of physical monitoring of data centers.
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Kattie
2 years ago
I agree, patching the OS is definitely the customer's responsibility.
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Luann
2 years ago
C) Patch the guest operating system with the latest security patches. Definitely the right answer. I can't believe anyone would think the customer is responsible for shredding drives or monitoring the data center's physical security.
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Kimberely
2 years ago
D) Maintain security systems that provide physical monitoring of data centers.
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Pamella
2 years ago
C) Patch the guest operating system with the latest security patches.
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Danilo
2 years ago
B) Prevent customers from gathering packets or collecting traffic at the hypervisor level.
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Brittney
2 years ago
A) Shred disk drives before they leave a data center.
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Nan
2 years ago
I think the customer's responsibility is to patch the guest operating system with the latest security patches.