WebSphere MQ Everyplace includes an integrated set of security features
that provide protection for message data, both when it is held locally, and
when it is being transferred. There are three different categories of
security:
- Local security
- Local security provides protection for WebSphere MQ Everyplace messages
while they are held by a local queue manager.
- Queue-based security
- Queue-based security automatically protects WebSphere MQ Everyplace
message data between an initiating queue manager and a target queue, if the
target queue is defined with an attribute. This protection is
independent of whether the target queue is owned by a local or a remote queue
manager.
- Message-level security
- Message-level security provides protection for message data between an
initiating and receiving WebSphere MQ Everyplace application.
WebSphere MQ Everyplace security uses the authenticator, cryptor,
and compressor attributes referred to in WebSphere MQ Everyplace connections. Queue based security is handled internally by
WebSphere MQ Everyplace and does not require any specific action by the
initiator or recipient of the message. Local and Message-level security
must be initiated by an application.
WebSphere MQ Everyplace also provides a mini-certificate server for
enhanced security.
See Security for detailed information about WebSphere MQ Everyplace
security features.
- Note:
- Throughout the world there are varying government regulations
concerning levels and types of cryptography. You must always use a
level and type of cryptography that complies with the appropriate local
legislation. This is particularly relevant when using a mobile device
that is moved from country to country. WebSphere MQ Everyplace provides facilities for this, but it is the
responsibility of the application programmer to implement it.
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