AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) — Question 428

Which AWS service or feature allows users to securely store encrypted credentials and retrieve these credentials when required?

Answer options

• A. AWS Encryption SDK
• B. AWS Security Hub
• C. AWS Secrets Manager
• D. AWS Artifact

Correct answer: C

Explanation

AWS Secrets Manager is specifically designed to securely encrypt, store, and retrieve secrets such as database credentials and API keys. The AWS Encryption SDK is a library for client-side encryption, AWS Security Hub is a security posture management service, and AWS Artifact provides on-demand access to AWS compliance documentation.