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How to build a unified authorization layer for identity providers with Amazon Verified Permissions

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This article discusses how to build a unified authorization layer for identity providers using Amazon Verified Permissions and Amazon API Gateway. It provides an architecture and walkthrough for implementing a solution that integrates multiple Amazon Cognito user pools with Amazon Verified Permissions and a Lambda authorizer to control access to APIs based on fine-grained policies.

Specifically, the article covers:

  • The architecture overview for a unified authorization layer using Cognito, Verified Permissions, API Gateway, and Lambda
  • A detailed walkthrough to implement the architecture, including prerequisites, deployment steps, and testing instructions
  • How to use Verified Permissions policies to define access controls for different user groups (e.g., employees vs. customers)
  • Additional information on integrating with CloudTrail for logging and monitoring
  • Conclusion and next steps for exploring Verified Permissions policies and third-party identity providers


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