#611: API Modernization Strategies part 1: Security
Aug 10, 2023
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Listen to Jillian Forde, Sr. Startup Solutions Architect and Ozioma Uzoegwu, Sr. Solutions Architect discuss implementing enterprise level security on AppSync GraphQL APIs. They also talk about the launch of the most requested feature, Private APIs, and how to set APIs as private using interface VPC endpoints.
AWS AppSync is a managed service that allows developers to connect their applications and services to secure, serverless GraphQL and REST APIs, offering features like built-in security, monitoring, and logging.
GraphQL provides advantages over REST API, including the ability to request only specific data, easy combination of data from multiple sources, and built-in real-time capabilities suitable for applications requiring real-time updates.
Deep dives
Overview of AWS AppSync
AWS AppSync is a managed service that allows developers to connect their applications and services to secure, serverless GraphQL and REST APIs. With AppSync, developers can access data from multiple sources, combine multiple APIs into a single endpoint, and publish real-time updates. The service offers features like built-in security, monitoring, and logging, as well as optional caching for low latency responses. AppSync being serverless provides cost-effectiveness, as customers only pay for API requests and real-time messages delivered.
Differences between GraphQL and REST API
GraphQL offers several advantages over REST API. With GraphQL, API consumers can request only the specific data they need, enabling the creation of a single API endpoint that serves both web and mobile applications. In contrast, REST API often requires multiple round trips to obtain the necessary data for rendering UIs. Additionally, GraphQL allows easy combination of data from multiple sources without the need for separate APIs or ETL pipelines. Furthermore, GraphQL has built-in real-time capabilities, making it suitable for applications that require real-time updates.
Challenges and Solutions for API Security
Customers face common challenges when it comes to API security, such as implementing authorization layers that enforce least privilege access and integrating with existing identity providers. Protecting API endpoints from common exploits and attacks, as well as restricting access to private networks, are also key concerns. Additionally, customers seek tools for quickly identifying vulnerabilities and debugging security incidents. AWS AppSync addresses these challenges with features like encryption, integration with AWS Web Application Firewall for perimeter protection, authorization modes including API keys and identity providers, and access control through granular permissions. AppSync also provides logging, tracing, and integrations with services like X-Ray and CloudTrail for enhanced observability.
AWS AppSync is a serverless GraphQL and Pub/Sub APIs that simplify application development through a single endpoint to securely query, update, or publish data. Tune in to listen to Jillian Forde, Sr. Startup Solutions Architect and Ozioma Uzoegwu, Sr. Solutions Architect talk about the functionalities we have on AppSync that can help you implement enterprise level security on your GraphQL APIs on AppSync. Recently we launched the support of Private APIs on AppSync, the most requested feature on AppSync, so listen in to also learn about this new feature and how you can get started.
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