The Definitive Guide to SOA: Oracle® Service Bus, SECOND EDITION

CHAPTER 11SOA Security

This chapter briefly explores the topic of security in SOA solutions, and then covers some of the most important security features in OSB. We will also walk through a step-by-step example that demonstrates configuring security in OSB.

Security is a huge field in and of itself. In fact, many vast fields are concerned with security in the digital age: cryptography, security protocols, network security, computer security, identity management, rights management, intrusion detection, software security, standards, malware detection and prevention, and so on.

SOA solutions build upon many layers. Well-known security algorithms, protocols, and technologies are employed in SOA products. Many details of security are handled by these ...