Correct Answer: An 'Ingress' rule with 'Deny' action, specifying the malicious IP as the Source
Explicit deny rules take precedence over lower priority allow rules or the default allow behavior....
Correct Answer
An 'Ingress' rule with 'Deny' action, specifying the malicious IP as the Source
Why This Answer Is Correct
Explicit deny rules take precedence over lower priority allow rules or the default allow behavior.
This question evaluates your knowledge of VPC Firewall Rules — a core concept tested in Associate Cloud Engineer. Understanding VPC Firewall Rules is essential for designing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures. Mastery of this topic will help you answer scenario-based questions confidently on exam day.
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