You have an Azure subscription that uses Microsoft Defender for Cloud. You have an Amazon Web Services (AWS) account named AWS1 that is connected to Defender for Cloud. You need to ensure that AWS1…

The correct answer is A. Assign a built-in compliance standard. The regulatory compliance dashboard shows your compliance with built-in standards specific to AWS, including AWS CIS, AWS PCI DSS, and AWS Foundational Security Best Practices. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/defender-for-cloud/quickstart-onboard-aws?pivots=env-

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You have an Azure subscription that uses Microsoft Defender for Cloud. You have an Amazon Web Services (AWS) account named AWS1 that is connected to Defender for Cloud. You need to ensure that AWS1 uses AWS Foundational Security Best Practices. The solution must minimize administrative effort. What should you do in Defender for Cloud?

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AAssign a built-in compliance standard.
BCreate a new custom standard.
CAssign a built-in assessment.
DCreate a new custom assessment.

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The regulatory compliance dashboard shows your compliance with built-in standards specific to AWS, including AWS CIS, AWS PCI DSS, and AWS Foundational Security Best Practices. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/defender-for-cloud/quickstart-onboard-aws?pivots=env-

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