AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C02) Exam Prep Course - 2021 UPDATED! - Database Security

The video discusses the importance of database security, highlighting past security incidents due to weak database protection. It explores encryption options for AWS databases, including at-rest and in-transit encryption, and emphasizes the need for proper permissions management using IAM. The video also explains the process of creating a database admin in AWS, distinguishing between AWS and database-level permissions, and addresses SQL injection attacks as a DevOps responsibility.

Why is database security crucial in today's digital landscape?

• To increase the size of the database

• To reduce the cost of database maintenance

• To ensure faster database performance

• To prevent unauthorized access to databases

What is the primary purpose of at-rest encryption in AWS databases?

• To secure data stored on physical drives

• To protect data during transmission

• To enhance database performance

• To prevent SQL injection attacks

When should encryption be enabled for AWS databases?

• During regular maintenance

• During database creation

• After a security breach

• When the database is full

What is a key consideration when setting permissions for AWS databases?

• Disabling all user accounts

• Allowing unrestricted access to all users

• Using IAM to manage user permissions

• Ensuring all users have admin access

What is the CRUD concept in database management?

• Create, Read, Update, Delete

• Copy, Replace, Undo, Delete

• Create, Replace, Update, Download

• Copy, Read, Update, Download

What is the role of a DB admin within a database?

• To create and modify database tables

• To manage AWS services

• To oversee network security

• To develop application software

Who is responsible for preventing SQL injection attacks?

• Database administrators

• Network engineers

• End users

• DevOps teams