AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner — Question 912

Which AWS service uses machine learning to help discover, monitor, and protect sensitive data that is stored in Amazon S3 buckets?

Answer options

• A. AWS Shield
• B. Amazon Macie
• C. AWS Network Firewall
• D. Amazon Cognito

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Amazon Macie is a fully managed data security and privacy service that utilizes machine learning and pattern matching to identify and secure sensitive data in Amazon S3. AWS Shield provides DDoS protection, AWS Network Firewall secures network traffic, and Amazon Cognito manages user identity and authentication, making Amazon Macie the correct choice.