AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner — Question 612

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 protect secrets needed to access applications, services, and IT resources, allowing users to safely store, rotate, and retrieve credentials. AWS Encryption SDK is a client-side library for encrypting data, AWS Security Hub provides a comprehensive view of security alerts, and AWS Artifact offers access to compliance reports.