AWS Certified SysOps Administrator SOA-C01 – Question464

In a hardware security module (HSM), what is the function of a Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)?

A.
To reduce the risk of confidential data theft
B. To decrease latency
C. To store SSL certificates
D. To provide backup

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Explanation: In a hardware security module (HSM), Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) reduces the risk of con-fidential data theft by encrypting sensitive data. Reference:
http://docs.aws.amazon.com/cloudhsm/latest/userguide/cloud-hsm-thir…