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Which AWS Well-Architected Framework pillar focuses on protecting data, systems, and assets through risk assessments, identity management, and mitigation strategies?
- ASecurity
- BCost Optimization
- CReliability
- DPerformance Efficiency
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Correct answer: A. Security
The Security pillar covers protecting information, systems, and assets using risk assessment strategies, identity and access management, and data protection. This is a foundational pillar of the Well-Architected Framework distinct from reliability or cost concerns.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Cost Optimization focuses on avoiding unnecessary spend.
- C. Reliability focuses on recovery from failures, not protection from threats.
- D. Performance Efficiency focuses on using resources efficiently, not protection.
Security Pillar
A Well-Architected pillar focused on protecting data, systems, and assets through risk assessment and mitigation.
- Includes IAM, data protection, incident response
- One of six Well-Architected pillars
- Emphasizes defense in depth
Memory trick: 'S' for Security = Shield your data.