Securing web services for Version 5.x applications using basic authentication
With the basic authentication (BasicAuth) authentication method, the request sender generates a BasicAuth security token using a callback handler. The request receiver retrieves the BasicAuth security token from the SOAP message and validates it using a Java™ Authentication and Authorization Service (JAAS) login module. Trust is established by using user name and password validation.
About this task
Important: There is an important distinction
between Version 5.x and Version 6.0.x 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. BasicAuth
authentication is one of these methods. You might also secure your
web services using any of the following methods:
- XML digital signature
- XML encryption
- BasicAuth authentication
- Identity assertion authentication
- Signature authentication
- Pluggable token
To use BasicAuth authentication to secure web services, complete the following tasks: