Authentication and identification for HTTP clients
Authentication and identification of clients enables a server to
protect its resources from access by unauthorized users.
CICS as an HTTP server: authentication and identification
For CICS as
an HTTP server, authentication schemes are specified by the AUTHENTICATE attribute
of the TCPIPSERVICE definition. Identification is obtained in connection with
the authentication process, or can be supplied by CICS if authentication is not needed.
CICS as an HTTP client: authentication and identification
When you make an HTTP client request through CICS, a server
or proxy might require you to perform basic authentication, proxy authentication,
or SSL client certificate authentication. Basic authentication and proxy authentication
are carried out by your user application. A client certificate can be supplied
using a URIMAP definition.