What is Secure Store and Forward in SAP BC-SEC - Security?

SAP Term: Secure Store and Forward

• Component: BC-SEC

• Component Name: Security

• Description: An interface that allows the SAP system to protect data and documents using digital signatures and encryption. The data is protected even if it leaves the SAP system. It can be saved independently on data carriers or transmitted over communication paths without the protection being affected. The protection is provided using an external security product that is available to the SAP system using the Secure Store and Forward SSF interface. The SSF interface makes use of Public-Key Cryptographic Standards PKCS.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Secure Store and Forward (SSF) is a component of the BC-SEC Security module in SAP. It is a secure messaging system that allows for the secure exchange of data between two or more systems. It provides a secure way to store and forward messages, ensuring that the data is not compromised during transmission. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Secure Store and Forward can be used to securely send messages between two or more systems. It can be used to send messages between different SAP systems, or between SAP and non-SAP systems. The messages are encrypted and stored in a secure repository, ensuring that the data is not compromised during transmission. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using Secure Store and Forward, it is important to ensure that the encryption keys used are kept secure. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the messages are sent over a secure connection, such as an SSL connection. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Secure Store and Forward is part of the BC-SEC Security module in SAP. It is also related to other security components such as Secure Network Communications (SNC) and Secure Login (SL). Additionally, it is related to other messaging components such as Business Connector (BC) and Business Connector Adapter (BCA).