To use pluggable tokens to secure your web services, you
must configure both the client request sender and the server request
receiver. You can configure your pluggable tokens using the WebSphere® Application Server administrative
console.
About this task
Important: There is an important distinction
between Version 5.x and Version 6.0.x and later applications.
The information 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 6.0.x and
later applications.
WebSphere Application Server
provides several different methods to secure your web services. A
pluggable token is one of these methods. You might secure your Web
services by using any of the following methods:
- XML digital signature
- XML encryption
- Basicauth authentication
- Identity assertion authentication
- Signature authentication
- Pluggable token
Complete the following steps to secure your web services
using a pluggable token: