SAP-C02 Question 78

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• Chose B1

  The correct answer is B because Amazon SES requires STARTTLS for SMTP, and it authenticates using SMTP credentials, not IAM roles or API keys. Since the application supports only SMTP and not API/SDK, STARTTLS is the only compatible secure option.

• 1

  B. Configure the application to connect to Amazon SES by using STARTTLS. Obtain Amazon SES SMTP credentials. Use the credentials to authenticate with Amazon SES.

• Chose B2

  Here's why option B is the correct choice: STARTTLS Support: Amazon SES supports STARTTLS, a protocol command used to upgrade an existing insecure connection to a secure connection using TLS (Transport Layer Security). This is crucial since the legacy SMTP server does not support TLS, and STARTTLS can be used to initiate a secure connection. SMTP Credentials: Amazon SES requires authentication to send emails through its SMTP interface. This is achieved by using SMTP credentials, which are different from AWS access keys. SMTP credentials can be obtained from the Amazon SES console and are used to authenticate with the Amazon SES SMTP endpoint. Operational Simplicity: This approach allows the application to continue using SMTP for sending emails, which aligns with the application's existing capabilities. By using STARTTLS, the application can upgrade its connection to Amazon SES to a secure one, ensuring compliance with security best practices without significant changes to the application's email sending functionality.