SSL Connection Type
The types of SSL connection referred to above are termed one-way and two-way SSL authentication:
In a
one-way SSL connection, client authenticates the credentials of server in preparation for setting up a secure transaction. In most cases, the server knows nothing about the client’s identity because verification of its credentials is not required. When desired, however the client can be authenticated by means such as basic username/password.
This type of connection is typically one where CentraSite needs to verify the authenticity of the Mediator without itself needing to be authenticated. As a result, configurations on the CentraSite side are not actually required for this one-way connection.
In a
two-way SSL connection, both client and server must authenticate each other’s credentials before an SSL connection is established and information can be exchanged.
Unlike a one-way SSL connection, both CentraSite and the Mediator require access to each other’s SSL certificates in order to authenticate each other, establish an SSL connection, and transmit information. Compared to a one-way connection, a two-way SSL connection provides a much higher level of security.
