Correct Answer: CloudFront with Lambda@Edge (or CloudFront Functions) for token validation
Lambda@Edge allows you to run code at the edge PoPs to perform authentication and authorization logic for every request before content is served from the cache....
Correct Answer
CloudFront with Lambda@Edge (or CloudFront Functions) for token validation
Why This Answer Is Correct
Lambda@Edge allows you to run code at the edge PoPs to perform authentication and authorization logic for every request before content is served from the cache.
This question evaluates your knowledge of Amazon CloudFront — a core concept tested in AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (SAP-C02). Understanding Amazon CloudFront is essential for designing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures. Mastery of this topic will help you answer scenario-based questions confidently on exam day.
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