AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer Associate · Free Practice Question Medium
Question 32
A healthcare company needs to ensure compliance with data privacy regulations like HIPAA and GDPR for their sensitive information stored in S3 buckets. They plan to use AWS Macie to monitor and secure this data. Which of the following are the key benefits of using AWS Macie in this scenario? (Choose TWO)
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A
Monitors the performance of S3 buckets to ensure optimal read/write operations.
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B
Automatically rotates sensitive data keys in S3 buckets for enhanced security.
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C
Provides encryption for sensitive data using AWS KMS without additional configuration.
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D
Automatically classifies sensitive data such as PII, financial data, and health records stored in S3.
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E
Detects anomalous access patterns to identify potential unauthorized access to sensitive data.
Reveal correct answers
Correct answers: D, E
A.
Macie focuses on security and compliance, not on monitoring the performance of S3 buckets.
B.
Macie does not rotate keys; AWS KMS or Secrets Manager would handle key management and rotation.
C.
While AWS KMS provides encryption, Macie is not responsible for encryption configuration; its role is data classification and monitoring.
D.
AWS Macie uses machine learning models to automatically classify sensitive data like PII, financial data, and health records, which is essential for regulatory compliance.
E.
AWS Macie can detect anomalous access patterns that may indicate unauthorized access to sensitive data, helping to prevent data breaches.
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