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Adding threat detection to custom authentication flow with Amazon Cognito advanced security features

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This article discusses how to enhance the security of custom authentication flows like passwordless authentication in Amazon Cognito by using the advanced security features. It provides an overview of how custom authentication flows work and how to configure and test Amazon Cognito's advanced security features for threat detection and adaptive authentication.

Specifically, the article covers:

  • Overview of custom authentication flows in Amazon Cognito and the need for additional threat detection
  • How Amazon Cognito advanced security supports custom authentication flows
  • Step-by-step guide on configuring advanced security features for custom authentication flow
  • Testing the configuration and viewing user event history with risk levels
  • Conclusion highlighting the benefits of combining passwordless authentication with advanced security features
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