Implement API security using Cognito authorizers, Lambda authorizers, API keys, and usage plans for different API consumer types.
API Gateway Authorizers and Authentication
This topic covers Implement API security using Cognito authorizers, Lambda authorizers, API keys, and usage plans for different API consumer types.
Teacher Note: Master this concept to confidently answer related questions in the AWS Solutions Architect Associate exam.
Key Concepts
- Core principle 1 for API Gateway Authorizers and Authentication
- Core principle 2 for API Gateway Authorizers and Authentication
- Core principle 3 for API Gateway Authorizers and Authentication
- Common exam scenario involving API Gateway Authorizers and Authentication
- Best practice recommendation for API Gateway Authorizers and Authentication
Architecture Pattern
# API Gateway Authorizers and Authentication
# Common AWS architectural pattern
# See AWS documentation for detailed implementation
Exam Tip: Focus on understanding WHEN to use API Gateway Authorizers and Authentication versus alternatives. The SAA-C03 exam tests scenario-based decision making.