Welcome to Phase 4: Security in the AWS Developer Learning Plan. For this phase, you are starting with a functional API that handles product management, file storage, and performance optimization. Your online store can process orders, cache frequently accessed data, and manage product images efficiently. You are ready to address the security requirements that distinguish production applications from development prototypes.This module transforms your functional API into a secure platform that pro
AWS Dev - User Authentication & Authorization
AWS Dev - User Authentication & Authorization
This course is part of AWS Developer Professional Certificate
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Intermediate level
Recommended experience
2 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Configure Amazon Cognito user pools to authenticate customers with secure registration, email verification, and login workflows
Assume AWS Identity and Access Management (AWS IAM) roles programmatically to access resources in other AWS accounts
Apply least-privilege access controls to AI services and secure the actions AI agents perform on behalf of users
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