AWS STS
Explore how AWS Security Token Service (STS) enables you to request temporary security credentials with limited permissions, allowing secure and controlled access to AWS resources. Understand common use cases such as cross-account access, federated access, and role assumption. Learn how to create and assume roles using STS APIs and apply these concepts through practical examples that show temporary credential usage and access control within AWS environments.
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Security Token Service
AWS Security Token Service (STS) lets users request temporary security credentials providing limited-access permissions for AWS resources. These short-term credentials can grant access to specific AWS services and resources in our account without exposing long-term account credentials.
STS lets us delegate access in a more controlled and secure way because the tokens expire ...