AWS - API GatewayYou want to secure your API Gateway endpoint integrated with Lambda so only authenticated users can invoke it. Which AWS service should you use?AAWS IAM roles and policiesBAmazon S3 bucket policiesCAWS Cognito user poolsDAWS CloudTrailCheck Answer
Step-by-Step SolutionSolution:Step 1: Identify authentication serviceAWS Cognito provides user authentication and authorization.Step 2: Connect Cognito with API GatewayAPI Gateway can use Cognito user pools to restrict access to authenticated users.Final Answer:AWS Cognito user pools -> Option CQuick Check:Authenticated API access = Use Cognito [OK]Quick Trick: Use Cognito for user authentication on API Gateway [OK]Common Mistakes:MISTAKESUsing IAM roles for user authConfusing S3 policies with API security
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