The JACC specification states that providers can plug in their provider using the system properties javax.security.jacc.policy.provider and javax.security.jacc.PolicyConfigurationFactory.provider.
The javax.security.jacc.policy.provider property is used to set the policy object of the provider, while the javax.security.jacc.PolicyConfigurationFactory.provider property is used to set the provider’s PolicyConfigurationFactory implementation.
Although both system properties are supported in WebSphere Application Server, it is highly recommended that you use the configuration model provided. You can set these values using either the JACC configuration panel (see Configuring a JACC provider for more information) or by using wsadmin scripting. One of the advantages of using the configuration model instead of the system properties is that the information is entered in one place at the cell level, and is propagated to all nodes during synchronization. Also, as part of the configuration model, additional properties can be entered as described in the JACC configuration panel.
Related concepts
Authorization in WebSphere Application Server
Tivoli Access Manager integration as the JACC provider
JACC support in WebSphere Application Server
Related tasks
Enabling an external JACC provider
Configuring a JACC provider
Propagating security policy of installed applications to a JACC provider
using wsadmin scripting
Related reference
Interfaces used to support JACC
Troubleshooting authorization providers