APIGW 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Security
What does a Lambda authorizer do and return to API Gateway?
A
Handles verifying the bearer token sent to it. Returns a principal identifier and IAM Policy for this request.
2
Q
Security
What does API Gateway do with the return from a Lambda authorizer?
A
Compares the resource + method with the Policy from Lambda and allows it or returns 403.
