Launching Third-Party IDS in AWS

CLF-C02 By islever Editorial Last updated

Identify components and resources for security.

Short answer

B Use AWS Marketplace to procure and deploy third-party software solutions like intrusion detection systems.

Question

A company wants to enhance security by launching a third-party ISP intrusion detection system from its AWS account. Which AWS service or resource should the company use to meet this requirement?
  1. AWS Security Hub
  2. AWS Marketplace Correct Answer
  3. AWS Quick Starts
  4. AWS Security Center

Key Takeaways

The question tests the distinction between security monitoring services and the software distribution platform used to acquire third-party solutions.

AWS Marketplace is the correct service for procuring and deploying third-party software, such as intrusion detection systems, directly within an AWS account. This page clarifies why other security tools are unsuitable for this specific acquisition task.

Common mistake: Many candidates select AWS Security Center (now Amazon GuardDuty/Security Hub context) because it relates to security, but they miss that the requirement is to 'launch' a third-party product, not use a native AWS tool.

Expert Analysis

Why the Answer Is Correct

AWS Marketplace is the digital catalog where customers can find, buy, and deploy third-party software and appliances on AWS. The question explicitly mentions launching a 'third-party ISP intrusion detection system,' which fits the exact use case of AWS Marketplace. It provides seamless integration with billing and allows for one-click deployment via CloudFormation or direct EC2 launch.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

AWS Security Hub aggregates security data from various sources but does not host or distribute third-party installation packages. AWS Quick Starts are reference architectures for deploying well-scanned, best-practice environments using AWS-native services or partner templates, but they are not the primary storefront for purchasing individual third-party vendor software licenses. AWS Security Center (often referring to GuardDuty or Security Hub in exam contexts) is a native AWS security management service, not a marketplace for external vendors.

Community Comment Notes

Community consensus strongly favors AWS Marketplace. As user Yak_Yeti noted, "AWS Marketplace offers a variety of third-party IDS/IPS solutions." User ShaiTay highlighted the keyword connection: "B. AWS Marketplace - third party apps." Another commenter simply stated, "It's B, AWS Marketplace. The keyword is third-party," reinforcing that the source of the software is the key discriminator.

Official Reference

https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/

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Exam Strategy

Always look for keywords like 'third-party', 'vendor', or 'buy' when selecting AWS Marketplace. If the question asks about aggregating findings or managing native AWS security controls, look toward Security Hub or GuardDuty instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why not use AWS Quick Starts for third-party apps?

Quick Starts automate deployments of best-practice architectures, often using AWS-native services. While some partners have listings there, AWS Marketplace is the dedicated storefront for buying and licensing third-party software.

Is AWS Security Center a valid option here?

No. AWS Security Center (or GuardDuty/Security Hub) are native AWS security management services. They do not provide a mechanism to purchase or install software from external third-party vendors.

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Community Votes

B
50%
C
25%
D
25%

50% of anonymous learners picked answer B. Votes are pick records left by other test-takers — they are not the verified answer.

Discussion 6 contributions

Compiled from public community threads and reader submissions, lightly edited for clarity. Handles and vote tallies are shown as recorded, and comments reflect the views of individual contributors.

From public community threads 6

  1. Yak_Yeti 👍 1 Answered D
    To enhance security by launching a third-party ISP intrusion detection system from its AWS account, the company should use AWS Marketplace. AWS Marketplace offers a variety of third-party IDS/IPS solutions that can be easily deployed and integrated into your AWS environment⁴⁵. (1) Intrusion Detection and Prevention - aws.amazon.com. https://aws.amazon.com/mp/scenarios/security/ids/. (2) Discuss Amazon CLF-C01 Exam Topic 4 Question 11 - Pass4Success. https://www.pass4success.com/amazon/discussions/exam-clf-c01-topic-4-question-11-discussion. (3) AWS re:Invent 2022 - Threat detection and incident response using cloud-native services (SEC309). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lx4igENUPVg. (4) Evaluate Third-Party Resources with AWS Config. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwPVKsvrFXc.
  2. a77c459 👍 1
    The answer should be AWS security center which is option D.
  3. GooseT 👍 1 Answered B
    It's B, AWS Marketplace. The keyword is third-party.
  4. GooseT 👍 1 Answered C
    It's C, AWS Marketplace. The keyword is third-party.
  5. ShaiTay 👍 1 Answered B
    B. AWS Marketplace - third party apps
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  1. d00b229 👍 1
    B. AWS Marketplace

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