Securing passwords in files

Password encoding and encryption deters the casual observation of passwords in server configuration and property files.

• Encoding passwords in files
  WebSphere® Application Server contains some encoded passwords that are not encrypted. The PropFilePasswordEncoder utility is included to encode these passwords. For more information on encoding passwords in a file, see Encoding passwords in files.
• Enabling custom password encryption
  You need to protect passwords that are contained in your WebSphere Application Server configuration. You can added protection by creating a custom class for encrypting the passwords. For more information on custom password encryption, see Enabling custom password encryption.