What is 'message security' in SAP BC-XI - Exchange Infrastructure?

message security - Overview

• Component: BC-XI

• Component Name: Exchange Infrastructure

• Description: Agreements on the security for a message as well as values for the certificates used. The security agreements contain details of the partner profile and other security settings for non-repudiation purposes. The values for the certificates used are used to uniquely identify these certificates and the private key used.

message security - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Message security is a feature of the SAP Exchange Infrastructure (XI) component that ensures the secure exchange of messages between different systems. It provides authentication, encryption, and digital signature capabilities to ensure that messages are not tampered with or intercepted during transmission.
  
  How to use it: 
  Message security can be enabled in the SAP Exchange Infrastructure (XI) component by configuring the appropriate settings in the system. This includes setting up user authentication, encryption algorithms, and digital signature algorithms. Once configured, message security will be automatically applied to all messages sent and received by the system.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that the message security settings are configured correctly in order to ensure that messages are securely exchanged between systems. It is also important to regularly review and update the message security settings as needed to ensure that they remain secure.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on message security in SAP Exchange Infrastructure (XI), please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_EXCHANGE_INFRASTRUCTURE/7.5/en-US.