Security Documentation

OMII-UK's security documentation provides an introduction to Web Services security, and a description of the security models typically used by OMII-UK software.

Security is a fundamental concern for the users of any communication system. By allowing access to resources on an unprecedented scale, Web Services necessitate stringent and reliable security. There are many different security models available, all of which have their own advantages and drawbacks. It is necessary to choose the most appropriate security model based on an assessment of the type of service provided, the type of information used and the needs of the user and service provider.

OMII-UK provides software for e-Researchers from all research disciplines, so our software catalogue covers a wide range of functionality and a very wide range of security models. What’s more, security means different things to different people: it depends on the type of Web Service under consideration, the type of information being handled (if any) and the needs of the user and provider. Our security documentation provides a straightforward overview of this complicated problem.

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