Keys

Keys are used for XML signature and encryption.

Important: There is an important distinction between Version 5.x and Version 6 and later applications. The information in this article supports Version 5.x applications only that are used with WebSphere® Application Server Version 6.0.x and later. The information does not apply to Version 6 and later applications.
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 the 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 for Version 5.x applications using XML digital signature
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