Which task is AWS responsible for in the shared responsibility model for security and compliance?

Which task is AWS responsible for in the shared responsibility model for security and compliance?
A . Granting access to individuals and services
B . Encrypting data in transit
C . Updating Amazon EC2 host firmware
D . Updating operating systems

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Answer: B

Explanation:

AWS Compliance enables customers to establish and operate in an AWS security control environment

– The shared responsibility model is part of AWS Compliance program

– The Security of the cloud is managed by Amazon AWS provider

– The Security in the cloud is responsibility of the customer

– The customer is responsible for their information and data, their secure transmission, integrity, and encryption

– Also, the customer is responsible for managing, support, patching and control of the guest operating system and AWS services provided like EC2

– AWS customers retain control and ownership of their data

– The AWS network provides significant protection against traditional network security issues and the customer can implement further protection

Reference: https://www.whizlabs.com/blog/aws-security-shared-responsibility/