US Patent 10277569 Cross-region cache of regional sessions

Techniques for using short-term session credentials across regions are described herein. A first request for resources generated using a short-term session credentials and digitally signed with a digital signature. The request is generated in a first region and received in a second region. In response to the request, a second request is generated in the second region to validate the first request. A new session token that is usable in the second region is generated and returned to the second region. The new session token can then be used in the second region to fulfill the first request.