EC2 Instance Hardening Quiz

Quiz covering Compute Security

Questions in this quiz

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1. 1

   Which of the following is the most effective way to restrict network access to an EC2 instance?

2. 2

   When managing access to EC2 instances, why should you avoid using static IAM user credentials stored on the instance?

3. 3

   Which practice best ensures that an EC2 instance remains secure against known software vulnerabilities over time?

4. 4

   You need to ensure that data stored on an EC2 instance's EBS volume is protected if the physical disk is stolen or decommissioned. What is the most direct method?

5. 5

   To audit and enforce security configurations on EC2 instances at scale, which AWS service should be used to detect non-compliant resources, such as instances with open SSH ports?