Web Services Security

Ensure that you understand how XML Signature differs from other forms of electronic signatures.

Know what canonicalization is, and why it’s important.

When choosing an XML security or Web Services security product, ensure that the product supports Exclusive Canonicalization.

For applications which require the creation and validation of large volumes of XML Signature data, consider the use of hardware acceleration.

Refer to the WS-Security chapter to understand how XML Signature is used in the WS-Security framework to ensure the integrity of security tokens in SOAP messages.