WebSphere® Application Server provides several
different methods to secure your web services. XML digital signature
is one of these methods.
Before you begin
Important: There is an important distinction between
Version 5.x and Version 6 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 and later applications.
You
can 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
About this task
With the signature authentication method, the request sender
generates a signature security token using a
callback handler.
The security token returned by the
callback handler
is inserted in the SOAP message. The request receiver retrieves the
Signature security token from the SOAP message and validates it using
a Java Authentication and Authorization Service
(JAAS) login module. To use signature authentication to secure Web
services, complete the following tasks: