SMRTR ProgrammingSep 19, 2024Daily.dev

Protecting REST APIs Behind Amazon API Gateway Using Okta

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Amazon API Gateway now supports securing REST APIs with Okta's Customer Identity Cloud (Auth0). A Lambda authorizer validates Auth0 tokens and checks risk assessment claims to control access. This integration enhances API security by ensuring only authenticated, risk-assessed users can access protected endpoints.

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