Category Archives: WMQ Security

WebSphere MQ Security-related posts.

The Deep Queue – Episode #2: Security Best Practices and FIPS

Posted on September 14, 2008 by T.Rob

I just uploaded the second episode of The Deep Queue.  This episode expands on my recent Mission:Messaging column and also discusses some nuances of working with FIPS compliance in WebSphere MQ.  The next episode is scheduled for October 6th.  Between … Continue reading →

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The Deep Queue – Episode #1: PCI-DSS and WMQ

Posted on August 25, 2008 by T.Rob

The first episode of the new Deep Queue podcast is online!  In this episode I introduce the podcast for a few minutes and then talk about a discussion that I had with some guys from the IBM Retail group.  The … Continue reading →

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SSL certificate irony

Posted on July 30, 2008 by T.Rob

I happened across Doug Munsinger’s post about refreshing WMQ SSL certificates.  On the one hand, it’s good to know someone else out there is using SSL with WMQ.  On the other hand, the certificate problem on Doug’s web site overshadows … Continue reading →

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Fix Pack 6.0.0.6 for WebSphere MQ Extended Security Edition V6.0 is available

Posted on July 8, 2008 by T.Rob

See the IBM Flash announcement. Significant new functionality was delivered in this Fix Pack.  According to the README file: 1.2.2 New support 1.2.2.1 Active Directory User Registry This fix pack adds support for Tivoli Access Manager 6.0 environments where the … Continue reading →

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WebSphere MQ security heats up

Posted on July 8, 2008 by T.Rob

developerWorks article WebSphere MQ Security heats up from November 2007. Are your MQ channels as secure as they should be? What you need to know about recent developments in IBM® WebSphere® MQ security and, more importantly, what you need to … Continue reading →

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No MQ presentation at Defcon this year

Posted on July 8, 2008 by T.Rob

I’ve been keeping an eye on the Defcon speakers and schedule to see if any new WMQ presentations would be announced this year.  I know that Martyn Ruks who presented last year has a new WMQ security white paper and … Continue reading →

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My latest WMQ Security article hits the stands

Posted on June 19, 2008 by T.Rob

OK well maybe “hits the stands” is not exactly accurate since developerWorks WebSphere Technical Journal is an online format.  But “hits the browser” just doesn’t roll off the tongue as nicely.  OK well maybe “roll off the tongue” is not … Continue reading →

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