Securing JAX-RPC Web services using Web services security wizards

For today's business purposes, it is necessary to provide security when sharing personal or otherwise confidential information, over Web services. Providing the necessary security for the transmission of sensitive information and transactions has become an essential part of today's business world. Web services security wizards have fulfilled the need for a simple step-by-step mechanism to ensure the security of such confidential transactions. A basic security framework should include authentication, confidentiality, and integrity. The following links describe the process of creating these security features using the provided wizards:

• Adding a stand-alone security token to a Web service
  You can protect your information against authentication attacks and unauthorized retrieval by adding a stand-alone security token.

• Adding XML encryption to a Web service
  You can protect your information transmissions against confidentiality attacks by adding XML encryption to your Web service.

• Adding an XML digital signature to a Web service
  You can secure the integrity of your Web service, protecting your information against unauthorized alteration, by adding a digital signature to your Web services.

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