AWS CLF-C02 Practice Question
How does AWS protect data in transit
Question
How does AWS protect data in transit?
AThrough TLS/SSL encryption of network traffic ✓
BBy disabling the internet
CThrough physical data center fences
DBy encrypting S3 objects only
Correct Answer: A
Through TLS/SSL encryption of network traffic
Why this is the right answer
Explanation: Data in transit is protected using Transport Layer Security (TLS/SSL), which encrypts traffic between clients and AWS services.
📌 Exam tip: In Security questions, read the "who does what" clues carefully. If the scenario mentions your company managing something, the answer points to the CUSTOMER side of the shared responsibility model; if AWS handles it transparently, it is AWS's responsibility.
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