What is WS-Security in SAP BC-ESI - Enterprise Service Infrastructure?

SAP Term: WS-Security

• Component: BC-ESI

• Component Name: Enterprise Service Infrastructure

• Description: A W3C standard for securing Web service communication.

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• Key Concepts: 
  WS-Security is a security protocol used in SAP's BC-ESI Enterprise Service Infrastructure. It is based on the OASIS Web Services Security (WS-Security) standard and provides a secure communication layer between web services. It ensures that messages are encrypted and authenticated, and that only authorized users can access the services. 
  
  How to use it: 
  WS-Security can be used to secure communication between web services in SAP's BC-ESI Enterprise Service Infrastructure. It provides authentication, encryption, and authorization of messages sent between web services. To use WS-Security, you must configure the security settings in the SAP system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When configuring WS-Security, it is important to ensure that the security settings are properly configured to ensure that only authorized users can access the services. Additionally, it is important to regularly monitor the security settings to ensure that they remain up-to-date and secure. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on WS-Security and how to configure it in SAP's BC-ESI Enterprise Service Infrastructure, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed information on how to use WS-Security in SAP systems.