Which AWS service provides detailed logs showing exactly when and by whom a KMS key was used to encrypt or decrypt data?

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Correct Answer: AWS CloudTrail

KMS is integrated with CloudTrail to log all API requests to the service for auditing purposes....

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Which AWS service provides detailed logs showing exactly when and by whom a KMS key was used to encrypt or decrypt data?

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Correct Answer

AWS CloudTrail

Why This Answer Is Correct

KMS is integrated with CloudTrail to log all API requests to the service for auditing purposes.

📚 What This Question Tests

This question evaluates your knowledge of AWS KMS — a core concept tested in AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02). Understanding AWS KMS 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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