WebServices security

[Ludwig Wittgenstein]

Hello, all.

I'm very new to web services and I have a question about an .asmx
page. How do I find out if I am allowed to used its methods? Is there
a way you can tell whether this web service is open to the public or
not?


Thanks,

 

[Cowboy \(Gregory A. Beamer\)]

This is one of those "it depends" kind of answers.

If the user has specified the WS_Security, you should be able to see the
security requirements, like an X.509 certificate. But, many are using ideas
like adding an ID for the customer (GUID or similar) and you cannot tell by
simply querying the service. If the service is published in a public arena
and still working, you should be fine. Otherwise, you will have to look at
the site and/or contact the owner.

--
Gregory A. Beamer
MVP; MCP: +I, SE, SD, DBA

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