AWS API Gateway
Amazon API Gateway is a fully managed service for creating, publishing, maintaining, monitoring, and securing REST, HTTP, and WebSocket APIs at any scale.
What is API Gateway? (Simple Explanation)
API Gateway is an AWS service in the Network category. Amazon API Gateway is a fully managed service for creating, publishing, maintaining, monitoring, and securing REST, HTTP, and WebSocket APIs at any scale.
When Would You Use This?
- REST API backends for web & mobile apps
- Real-time WebSocket applications
- API monetization & rate limiting
- Backend For Frontend patterns
Who Uses API Gateway?
From startups to enterprises, API Gateway powers:
What Makes API Gateway Powerful
Services That Work with API Gateway
API Gateway is rarely used alone. It's typically combined with:
Compliance & Security
How AWS API Gateway fits into major compliance standards:
API Gateway configuration is audited by CIS Benchmarks 1.5–3.0 for secure cloud defaults.
API Gateway access controls, encryption, and audit logging map to NIST 800-53 AC, SC, and AU control families.
API Gateway encryption, access control, and logging support PCI DSS for cardholder data environments.
API Gateway security, availability, and confidentiality controls evaluated under SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria.
API Gateway configuration and monitoring controls map to ISO 27001 Annex A information security management.
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