Overview. The Security Token Service Client filter enables the API Gateway to act as a client to a Security Token Service (STS). An STS is a third-party web service that authenticates clients by validating credentials and issuing security tokens across different formats (for example, SAML, Kerberos, or X.

What does STS stand for authentication?

Overview. The Security Token Service Client filter enables the API Gateway to act as a client to a Security Token Service (STS). An STS is a third-party web service that authenticates clients by validating credentials and issuing security tokens across different formats (for example, SAML, Kerberos, or X.

What is STS account?

AWS provides AWS Security Token Service (AWS STS) as a web service that enables you to request temporary, limited-privilege credentials for AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) users or for users you authenticate (federated users).