Which AWS service allows you to centrally manage and enforce security best practices across all your AWS accounts by providing a set of 'Service Control Policies' (SCPs) that act as 'Guardrails'?

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Correct Answer: AWS Organizations

AWS Organizations is the foundation for multi-account governance and uses SCPs to define the maximum available permissions....

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Which AWS service allows you to centrally manage and enforce security best practices across all your AWS accounts by providing a set of 'Service Control Policies' (SCPs) that act as 'Guardrails'?

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Correct Answer

AWS Organizations

Why This Answer Is Correct

AWS Organizations is the foundation for multi-account governance and uses SCPs to define the maximum available permissions.

📚 What This Question Tests

This question evaluates your knowledge of AWS IAM — a core concept tested in AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (SAP-C02). Understanding AWS IAM 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.