Under the AWS shared responsibility model, which responsibilities fall to the customer? (Select two.)
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Correct answer: Configure guest operating systems and install and maintain applications., Make decisions about and manage encryption options..
Why this is the answer
The AWS shared responsibility model dictates that AWS is responsible "security of the cloud," while the customer is responsible for "security in the cloud." Configuring guest operating systems and installing/maintaining applications (like patching them) falls under the customer's responsibility, as these are elements within the cloud environment they control. Similarly, customers are responsible for managing their data, including encryption options, as this is also "in the cloud." AWS handles the underlying infrastructure, including managing infrastructure devices, patching hardware, and maintaining physical infrastructure.
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