Configuring Security in the CIDX Adapter

To ensure secure communication with your business partner when using the CIDX adapter, you configure security services in the Integration Directory.

• You have created a sender or receiver agreement and selected the corresponding communication channel (in Integration Directory).
• You have selected Sign Action Message, Sign Signal Message, and Non-Repudiation in the sender or receiver adapter.

  Further information: Configuring the Sender CIDX Adapter , Configuring the Receiver CIDX Adapter

1. Select the Trust Model:
   • Direct

     Validation of the partner certificate involves a direct comparison with the certificate in the local AS Java keystore. The certificate is validated directly.

   • Hierarchical

     The adapter checks the trustworthiness of the partner certificate and verifies it against the issuer's certificate (CA certificate).

Current Certificate for Signing

1. Select the Algorithm:
   • SHA1
   • MD5
2. Under Keystore Entry, enter the name of your private key.

Partner Certificate for Signing

1. The specifications depend on the trust model:
   • Direct

     Enter the values for the Keystore View and the Keystore Entry.

     The keystore entry of the partner must correspond to the signing certificate name of the partner.

   • Hierarchical
     • Select the Issuer of the signing certificate name of the partner.
     • Select the Subject of the public key.
     • Select the name of the Certification Authority Keystore View, which contains the reference to the certificate of the Certification Authority.