AWS Certified Data Analytics Specialty 2021 – Hands-On - Identity Federation

The video tutorial explains identity federation in AWS, focusing on SAML, custom identity brokers, and Cognito. It covers how users can access AWS resources without having AWS accounts by using third-party identity providers. The tutorial details SAML federation for enterprises, custom identity brokers for non-SAML environments, and Cognito for app users, emphasizing the process of exchanging tokens for temporary AWS credentials.

What is the main purpose of identity federation in AWS?

Explain how users can access AWS resources without having an AWS account.

What role does the third-party identity provider play in the federation process?

What are the advantages of using identity federation over creating individual IAM users?

Describe the process of obtaining temporary security credentials using SAML.

What is the difference between SAML federation and using a custom Identity Broker?

How does AWS Cognito facilitate access to AWS resources for mobile app users?