Getting started with security

Security is an integral consideration when you are planning to install IBM® Business Process Manager, when you are developing and deploying applications, and in the day-to-day running of IBM Business Process Manager.

Understanding elements of application security
Applications that run in IBM Business Process Manager are secured through a number of elements such as authentication, access control, data integrity, privacy, and identity propagation.
Considerations for securing adapters in IBM Business Process Manager Advanced
An adapter is the mechanism used by an application to communicate with an Enterprise Information System (EIS). The information exchanged between an application and an EIS can be highly sensitive and therefore important to ensure the security of this information transaction.
Creating end-to-end security
There are a number of potential end-to-end security scenarios for IBM Business Process Manager Advanced, each involving differing security steps. Several typical scenarios, with the necessary security options, are presented in this topic.

Parent topic: Securing IBM Business Process Manager and applications

Related concepts:

Securing access to timetables in the Business Calendars widget

Configuring a user account repository

Deploying secure applications

Assigning users to roles

Related information:

Configuring IBM Business Process Manager security for a stand-alone server

Configuring IBM Business Process Manager security for a deployment environment server