AWS - API Gateway
You want to secure your REST API so only users with a valid JWT token can access it. Which AWS feature should you configure in API Gateway?
You want to secure your REST API so only users with a valid JWT token can access it. Which AWS feature should you configure in API Gateway?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand JWT token validation
JWT tokens are validated by authorizers in API Gateway.Step 2: Choose Cognito user pool authorizer
Cognito user pools provide JWT tokens and integrate as authorizers.Final Answer:
Use a Cognito user pool authorizer -> Option BQuick Check:
JWT validation = Cognito authorizer [OK]
Quick Trick: Cognito authorizer validates JWT tokens in API Gateway [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Confusing caching with security
- Using MOCK integration for security
- Using Lambda URL instead of authorizer
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