VeriSign has developed the XML key management specification as an out stand to simply securing of XML based internet transactions Microsoft and web methods are developed, because of the ability to secure all web services transactions and communications is difficult for the success of web services in the enterprise. There are many benefits with XKMS the developers of it can integrate authentication, digital services and encryption services, the features and benefits of this are it is very easy to develop, the XKMS permits the developers to the speedy
The XML Key Management Specification (XKMS) is a document that is defining the protocols used for distributing and registering public keys that can be used with the XML Signature standards developed by the World Wide Web Consortium and the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), being an anticipated standard that would be used together with the XML encryption standard.
Basically, the XKMS standard is formed by two parts: XML Key Information Service Specification (X-KISS) and the XML Key Registration Service Specification
The XML Key Management Specification (XKMS) initiative was jointly developed by VeriSign, Microsoft and WebMethods as an open standard to simplify the securing of XML-based Internet transactions using PKI and digital certificates. The ability to secure all Web Services communications and transactions is critical for the success of Web Services in the enterprise.
With XKMS, developers can integrate authentication, digital signature, and encryption services, such as certificate processing and revocation status checking, into applications in a matter of
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) has announced the publication of XML Encryption Syntax and Processing and Decryption Transform for XML Signature as W3C Recommendations, signifying a "cross-industry agreement on an XML-based approach for securing XML data in a document. A W3C Recommendation indicates that a specification is stable, contributes to Web interoperability, and has been reviewed by the W3C Membership, who favor its widespread adoption." The Encryption document "specifies a process for encrypting data and representing the result in XML. The