WebSphere Host Integration Solution supports multiple networking protocols. You can make decisions about buying applications based on value to your business without being limited by networking dependencies. Protecting your e-business data Security is fundamental when extending the reach of critical business information to users across public networks like the Internet. WebSphere Host On-Demand uses digital certificates sent to RACF through the IBM Communications Server in place of user IDs and passwords, helping to reduce administration costs and decrease security risks. WebSphere Host Publisher also provides an express logon function so that users with a digital certificate can access host applications without having to enter a user ID or password.
Users request a certificate form that manages, maintains and ensures certificate validity.
You can combine WebSphere Host Integration Solution with IBM Firewall to help maintain the privacy of your business information as you extend your network across the Internet. A VPN extends your enterprise 's private intranet across a public network, such as the Internet, using a security-rich connection known as an encrypted tunnel. This helps you to prevent unauthorized access to your business data while taking advantage of low-cost virtual networks. With HACL you can use mission-critical information in new ways, such as integrating data from one application with another or replicating information from one data source to another. Host Access Beans for Java allow your customers and trading partners to rapidly develop custom applications that contain the specific functions needed for your e-business processes.