Which AWS security service can automatically detect 'Suspicious API calls' (e.g., from an unknown IP address or a known malicious source) by analyzing your account's CloudTrail logs?

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Correct Answer: Amazon GuardDuty

GuardDuty uses machine learning and threat intelligence to identify malicious activity in CloudTrail and other logs....

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Which AWS security service can automatically detect 'Suspicious API calls' (e.g., from an unknown IP address or a known malicious source) by analyzing your account's CloudTrail logs?

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Correct Answer

Amazon GuardDuty

Why This Answer Is Correct

GuardDuty uses machine learning and threat intelligence to identify malicious activity in CloudTrail and other logs.

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