In this AWS re:Invent 2023 session, Dave Ward, General Manager of Application Networking, explores how AWS empowers developers to build secure, reliable, and scalable applications through networking services. Ward defines application networking, discusses its evolution, and highlights recent innovations in Elastic Load Balancing, API Gateway, PrivateLink, and VPC Lattice. Mike Wittig, CISO at Block, joins to share insights on leveraging VPC Lattice for improved security and connectivity across Block's ecosystem of financial services. The presentation covers advancements in security features like mutual TLS for ALB, availability improvements such as Automatic Target Weights, and the general availability of the EKS controller for VPC Lattice. This comprehensive overview demonstrates AWS's commitment to simplifying application networking while enhancing security and performance for developers and enterprises alike.