IBM WebSphere V5.0 Security - CGISecurity

Figure 10-1 Global Security configuration
Enabling security refers to activating the security settings for the particular
Security Server. For a simple overview of the Security Server, refer to “Other
security components” on page 226.
To enable Global Security, certain criteria must be met.
► An authentication mechanism must be selected. The Application Server
supports two authentication mechanisms by default, SWAM and LTPA.
SWAM is selected initially (refer to “Authentication mechanisms” on page 224
for a description of WebSphere’s authentication mechanisms). LTPA requires
some additional configuration; this is documented in 10.6, “LTPA” on
page 250.
► A user registry must be selected. The Application Server supports the
concept of a custom registry, which makes the integration of WebSphere with
any type of appropriate registry fairly straightforward. LocalOS and LDAP are
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