Answers

Here are the answers to this chapter’s questions:

1. CloudTrail Insights is adept at detecting anomalies in AWS resource usage and management activities. It can preempt security breaches by alerting administrators about unusual patterns such as mass resource deletion or unexpected geographical access, providing an opportunity to investigate and respond before a full-scale breach occurs.
2. Security Lake centralizes log management, which is beneficial for handling diverse and large-scale log data efficiently. It allows organizations to aggregate logs from various AWS services and applications into a single repository, making it easier to manage and analyze data. For example, a company can combine VPC flow logs, CloudTrail, and custom application logs for a comprehensive security analysis.
3. Yes, Athena’s capacity for real-time analysis makes it an excellent tool for quick threat detection. In scenarios where swift response is critical, such as detecting...