Which AWS service or feature can be used to create a private connection between an on-premises workload and an AWS Cloud workload?

Explanations:

Amazon Route 53 is a scalable DNS web service used for domain registration and DNS management. It does not create private connections but helps in routing traffic using DNS resolution.

Amazon Macie is a security service that uses machine learning to automatically discover, classify, and protect sensitive data in AWS. It does not facilitate private connections between on-premises and AWS workloads.

AWS Direct Connect provides a dedicated network connection from your premises to AWS. This service allows for private connectivity, reducing costs for data transfer and increasing bandwidth throughput.

AWS PrivateLink allows private connectivity to services across VPCs and accounts securely over the Amazon network. While it facilitates private connections, it does not establish a direct link between on-premises and AWS workloads like AWS Direct Connect does.