Cloud Firewalls and Security Groups Quiz

What you'll be asked

1. Which of the following best describes the primary function of a Security Group in a cloud environment?
2. When configuring Security Group rules, which of the following is a fundamental characteristic to remember?
3. You have a web server in a private subnet that needs to communicate with a database server. How should you configure the Security Groups to follow the principle of least privilege?
4. A developer reports that their instance cannot reach an external API, despite the Security Group having an 'Allow All Outbound' rule. What is the most likely cause?
5. You are managing a highly regulated environment where traffic must be inspected at Layer 7 (Application Layer). Which cloud security component should you deploy?

Answers and explanations come after you submit.