WAS v8.5 > Secure applications > Secure web servicesSecure JAX-RS web applications
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- Secure JAX-RS applications within the web container
We can use the security services available from the web container to secure REST resources. We can configure security mechanisms that define user authentication, transport security, authorization control, and user to role mappings.- Secure JAX-RS resources using annotations
We can secure Java API for RESTful Web Services (JAX-RS) resources using annotations that specify security settings.- Secure JAX-RS clients using SSL
We can secure the communications between your Java API for RESTful Web Services (JAX-RS) application and clients that invoke the application using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) transport layer security.- Administer secure JAX-RS applications
You can use the dmgr console to administer Java API for RESTful Web Services (JAX-RS) applications that have enabled security mechanisms.