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Your IT Security team has advised to carry out a penetration test on the resources in their company's AWS Account. This is as part of their capability to analyze the security of the Infrastructure. What should be done first in this regard? Please select:

A.
Turn on Cloud trail and carry out the penetration test
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A.
Turn on Cloud trail and carry out the penetration test
B.
Turn on VPC Flow Logs and carry out the penetration test
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B.
Turn on VPC Flow Logs and carry out the penetration test
C.
Submit a request to AWS Support
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C.
Submit a request to AWS Support
D.
Use a custom AWS Marketplace solution for conducting the penetration test
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D.
Use a custom AWS Marketplace solution for conducting the penetration test
Suggested answer: C

Explanation:

This concept is given in the AWS Documentation

How do I submit a penetration testing request for my AWS resources?

Issue

I want to run a penetration test or other simulated event on my AWS architecture. How do I get permission from AWS to do that? Resolution

Before performing security testing on AWS resources, you must obtain approval from AWS. After you submit your request AWS will reply in about two business days. AWS might have additional questions about your test which can extend the approval process, so plan accordingly and be sure that your initial request is as detailed as possible. If your request is approved, you'll receive an authorization number.

Option A.B and D are all invalid because the first step is to get prior authorization from AWS for penetration tests For more information on penetration testing, please visit the below URL * https://aws.amazon.com/security/penetration-testing/ * https://aws.amazon.com/premiumsupport/knowledge-center/penetration-testing/

( The correct answer is: Submit a request to AWS Support Submit your Feedback/Queries to our Experts

asked 16/09/2024
Jarod Simmons
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