[Version 5.0.2 and later]Keys

Keys are used for XML signature and encryption.

There are two predominant kinds of keys used in the current Web services security implementation:

In public key-based signature, a message is signed using sender private key and is verified using the sender public key. In public key-based encryption, a message is encrypted using the receiver public key and is decrypted using the receiver private key. In secret key-based signature and encryption, the same key is used by both parties.

While the current implementation of Web services security can support both kinds of keys, there are a few items to note:


Related concepts
Key locator
Related tasks
Securing Web services using XML digital signature
Related reference
Key collection
Key configuration settings



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Last updated: Jun 21, 2007 4:12:58 PM CDT    WebSphere Application Server Express, Version 5.0.2
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