Source: AWS Blog
AWS IAM outbound identity federation enables secure interaction with external services by using short-lived JSON Web Tokens (JWTs). It allows AWS workloads to authenticate with third-party services without needing to manage long-term credentials, thus enhancing security. Developers can request a JWT by calling the GetWebIdentityToken API, which authenticates against AWS’s Security Token Service (STS). After acquiring the JWT, external services can verify its authenticity using the verification keys available at a public endpoint. This new capability aids developers in managing credentials effectively while ensuring safety.
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