Introduction

 

We can use WebSphere MQ for a wide variety of applications on a range of platforms. The security requirements are likely to be different for each application. For some, security will be a critical consideration. This part covers the factors to consider when determining the scope of your security requirements, enabling you to make an informed choice from the options available. It also introduces and describes concepts associated with the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL).

This part contains the following chapters:

• Security services

• Planning for your security requirements

• Cryptographic concepts

  • Cryptography

  • Message digests

  • Digital signatures

  • Digital certificates

  • Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

• The Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)

  • Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) concepts

  • CipherSuites and CipherSpecs

  • The Secure Sockets Layer in WebSphere MQ

• Security services
  

• Planning for your security requirements
  

• Cryptographic concepts
  

• The Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
  

 

Parent topic:

Security

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