JSSE2

Java Secure Socket Extension (JSSE2) is a Java package that enables secure Internet communications.

Overview

JSSE2 implements a Java version of Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocols and includes function for data encryption, server authentication, message integrity, and optional client authentication.

By using underlying security algorithms and handshaking mechanisms, JSSE2 minimizes the risk of creating subtle but dangerous security vulnerabilities. Furthermore, it simplifies application development by serving as a building block that you can integrate directly into your applications. By using JSSE2, you can securely transfer data between a client and a server. This data transfer can use any application protocol (such as HTTP, Telnet, NNTP, and FTP) over TCP/IP.

zERT-enabled Java Secure Socket Extension (ZERTJSSE) is a security provider that enables secure internet communications and gathers security information about those communications for reporting to z/OS Encryption Readiness Technology (zERT). The ZERTJSSE provider works with zERT to provide information to network administrators about the security of the data flowing in and out of the network. For more information, see ZERTJSSE.

Documentation

For detailed JSSE2 for z/OS documentation, see: JSSE2 z/OS Unique Considerations.

For cross-platform JSSE2 documentation, see: IBMJSSE2 Provider documentation

For more information about zERT, see: zERT Documentation