B2B Solutions using WebSphere BI Connect Version 4.2.2

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4.4 Securing the exchange between Companies E and A

In Chapter 7, “Creating a basic B2B exchange” on page 121, we assume default

values for the AS2 connection. This means that no encryption or digital

signatures are used. The EDI document is sent in clear text. This is not good

enough for a real-world implementation.

Chapter 8, “Securing the B2B exchange” on page 189, explains how to secure

the exchange of EDI documents. It demonstrates how to obtain keys and

certificates and how to upload them to WebSphere BI Connect. This is done to

switch to an AS2 connection where sensitive business data is encrypte ...