Securing web services for Version 5.x applications using XML encryption
XML encryption is one method that WebSphere® Application Server provides to secure your web services. It enables you to encrypt an XML element, the content of an XML element, or arbitrary data such as an XML document.
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 6.0.x and
later applications.
WebSphere Application Server
provides several different methods to secure your web services. XML
encryption is one of these methods. You can secure your web services
using any of the following methods:
- XML digital signature
- XML encryption
- Basicauth authentication
- Identity assertion authentication
- Signature authentication
- Pluggable token
About this task
To use XML encryption to secure web services, you must use an assembly tool. For more information, see the related information on Assembly Tools.
To securing web services for Version 5.x applications using XML encryption, complete the following steps: