Secure Application Deployment Using Cognito and Lambda

INTERMEDIATE
130 minutes
5 tasks

In this lab, you will deploy a secure serverless web application using AWS Lambda, Amazon API Gateway, and Amazon Cognito. The application will use Cognito for authentication and Lambda functions for backend logic. You'll also integrate Amazon S3 to host static assets and manage secrets with AWS Secrets Manager. This hands-on experience will demonstrate how to create a robust authentication flow and manage sensitive data securely using AWS services.

Scenario

A tech startup, TechChain, is developing a new serverless application to provide its users with a fast, secure, and interactive experience. As a developer, you are tasked with setting up the authentication system and backend logic using Amazon Cognito for user management and AWS Lambda for processing RESTful requests via API Gateway. TechChain wants to ensure that user data is managed securely and that all interactions with backend services are authenticated.

Learning Objectives

  • Implement a secure serverless application using Cognito for authentication.
  • Deploy Lambda functions and integrate with API Gateway.
  • Manage sensitive information using AWS Secrets Manager.

tasks (5)

task 1: Set up Amazon Cognito User Pool

20 min

task 2: Create an AWS Lambda Function with IAM Role

30 min

task 3: Integrate Lambda with API Gateway

30 min

task 4: Store and Access Secrets with AWS Secrets Manager

25 min

task 5: Host Static Files in Amazon S3 with Public Access

25 min

Prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of serverless architecture and Lambda functions.
  • Familiarity with API Gateway and its integration with Lambda.
  • Knowledge of how to manage secrets and sensitive data using AWS services.

Skills Tested

Implementing secure serverless applications using Cognito and Lambda.Using API Gateway to handle HTTP requests and integrate with Lambda.Managing and accessing secrets with AWS Secrets Manager.Hosting static content on Amazon S3 with proper security.
    Secure Application Deployment Using Cognito and Lambda - Hands-On Lab - CertiPass