AWS Solutions Architect Associate Practice Test

True or False: You are required to inform AWS if you conduct your own vulnerability scans within your VPC.

1. True

2. False

3. Only for public VPCs

4. Only for scans exceeding a certain size

The correct answer is: False

The statement is false. While AWS encourages customers to follow security best practices and conduct vulnerability scans to maintain the security of their environments, there is no requirement for customers to inform AWS about these scans. This reflects AWS's shared responsibility model, where AWS manages security of the cloud infrastructure while customers manage security in the cloud, which includes operating systems, applications, and data. Customers are free to conduct vulnerability assessments and scans in their Amazon Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs) as needed, without the obligation to notify AWS. This allows for greater flexibility in maintaining security practices and adhering to an organization's specific compliance requirements. Other scenarios mentioned, such as informing AWS about scans from public VPCs or regarding scans that exceed a certain size, also do not hold as requirements under AWS policies. The emphasis is on the responsibility of the customer to ensure their own security measures without the necessity of approval or notification to AWS.