Web Services Security

Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) leverages the Internet as a communication platform to connect software applications that could not otherwise freely exchange data.  Software developers frequently implement SOA using XML due to its wide acceptance and ability to dynamically manage data.

SafeNet’s cryptographic hardware security module for XML Web Services brings unprecedented security, simplicity, and performance to SOA deployments with an easy to implement, standards-based solution that reduces the costs and time required to deliver robust protection to Web Services. 

Streamlined Implementation for High Assurance Results

  • SafeNet provides the only Web Services cryptographic Hardware Security Module (HSM) to offer a native XML interface that allows developers to integrate powerful security services directly into Web applications
  • Deploying Web Services is accelerated and simplified, reducing implementation time from months to days
  • XML interface requires no prior knowledge of existing cryptographic APIs
  • Uniquely provides XML cryptographic services on a network
  • Can be used with off-the-shelf communications software

Advanced Cryptographic Security for XML Web Services

  • Standards-based Authentication and Access Control - FIPS 140-2 Level 3-validated crypto card
  • Supports privacy, confidentiality, integrity, authentication, non-repudiation, and audit logging
  • Extensive key management support
  • Standards conformance

Cost-Effective Protection of Sensitive Data

  • The XML standards-based HSM becomes a Web Service
  • Leveraging this encryption functionality across the SOA delivers a low-cost, high-return solution that can easily adapt to changing requirements
  • High Return-On-Investment (ROI) driven by low management costs
  • Less expensive than gateway security
  • Can be deployed on a cost availability basis
  • Platform-independent interface means no cryptographic learning curve

Maximum Performance and Availability for Uninterrupted Business Processes

  • By offloading and centralizing XML security processing to a highly specialized hardware appliance, companies receive XML security performance levels to support the most demanding processing environments
  • 1200 1024-bit RSA signings per second; up to 2200 for multiple application servers
  • 700 XML signings on 1 KByte XML documents
  • 1000 XML signings for multiple application servers
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