AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C02) Exam Prep Course - 2021 UPDATED! - Amazon Cognito

The video tutorial introduces AWS Cognito, a service that provides user identity and data synchronization services, commonly known as Single Sign-On (SSO). It supports both public and private identity providers, such as Google, Facebook, Amazon, and Active Directory with SAML. Cognito is based on open standards like OAuth, SAML, and OpenID Connect, allowing for easy integration into applications. It offers profile management and can scale to millions of users, making it ideal for large-scale mobile apps. The tutorial explains how to map users to roles for accessing AWS resources, highlighting the benefits of automated social logins and federated identity access.

What is the purpose of AWS Cognito in user authentication?

How does AWS Cognito support identity providers?

What are some open standards that AWS Cognito is based on?

How does AWS Cognito manage user profiles?

In what scenarios is AWS Cognito particularly beneficial?