Sun Microsystems 5.1.1 manual Operating SSL, Overview

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Chapter 4

Operating SSL

This chapter explains the operation of the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) feature available with the HTTP(S) eWay.

What’s in This Chapter

ƒOverview on page 27

ƒKeyStores and TrustStores on page 29

ƒSSL Handshaking on page 33

ƒUsing the OpenSSL Utility on page 36

4.1Overview

The use of SSL with HTTP, here called HTTPS, enables HTTP data exchanges that are secure from unauthorized interception from “hackers” or other entities. The eWay’s SSL feature provides a secure communications channel for the data exchanges (see Figure 8).

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Sun Microsystems 5.1.1 manual Operating SSL, Overview