11. Shared Responsibility Model

CloudEng C01 L01 Shared Responsibility Model V1

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Shared Responbility Model

AWS is responsible for security OF the cloud, we are responsible for security IN the cloud.

Examples

AWS is responsible for:

  • Securing edge locations
  • Monitoring physical device security
  • Providing physical access control to hardware/software
  • Database patching
  • Discarding physical storage devices

You are responsible for:

  • Managing AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
  • Encrypting data
  • Preventing or detecting when an AWS account has been compromised
  • Restricting access to AWS services to only those users who need it

Which of the following is the responsibility of AWS according to the Shared Responsibility Model? Choose 2.
SOLUTION:
  • Securing underlying network and hardware
  • Providing generators and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems

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