Explanation
AWS PrivateLink is the correct solution because:
- Secure Private Connectivity: AWS PrivateLink enables you to privately access AWS services and other services hosted on AWS without exposing your traffic to the public internet
- VPC Endpoints: It uses VPC endpoints to create private connections between your VPC and AWS services
- No Internet Gateway Required: Traffic stays within the AWS network and never traverses the public internet
- Enhanced Security: Eliminates exposure to common internet-based threats
Why other options are incorrect:
- Amazon Connect: A cloud-based contact center service, not for VPC connectivity
- Amazon Inspector: A security vulnerability assessment service, not for network connectivity
- Internet Gateway: Actually exposes traffic to the public internet, which is the opposite of what's required
AWS PrivateLink provides the secure, private connectivity needed to connect on-premises VPCs to AWS services while keeping all traffic within the AWS network.