Accessing AWS AppSync from Batch Programs with JWT Authentication
When building batch processing systems that need to interact with AWS AppSync GraphQL APIs protected by Amazon Cognito, you’ll need to handle authentication differently than typical client applications. This article explores the patterns, authentication mechanisms, and implementation strategies for batch programs accessing Cognito-protected AppSync APIs. Understanding the Challenge Batch programs operate without user interaction and […]
AWS Lambda and AppSync GraphQL Security in Amplify Gen 1: Complete Summary
Overview AWS Lambda functions in Amplify Gen 1 can securely interact with AppSync GraphQL APIs through a multi-layered security model that combines IAM authentication, explicit role whitelisting, and fine-grained authorization controls. Core Security Architecture 1. IAM-Based Authentication Lambda functions authenticate to AppSync using AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) rather than client-side authentication methods. Each […]