Method and apparatus for processing web service messages
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1. An apparatus for processing a web service message, comprising:
- a data store for storing configurable firewall criteria;
firewall logic means for processing a web service message according to the firewall criteria stored in the data store.
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Abstract
Methods and apparatuses for processing a web service message are provided. The apparatus includes a data store and firewall logic means. The data store stores configurable firewall criteria. An interface can optionally be provided for configuring the firewall criteria. A web service message is processed through the firewall logic means which applies the firewall criteria stored in the data store.
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1. An apparatus for processing a web service message, comprising:
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a data store for storing configurable firewall criteria;
firewall logic means for processing a web service message according to the firewall criteria stored in the data store. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. An apparatus for processing a web service message, comprising:
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a data repository for storing parameters to be used by a firewall;
means for enabling a user to configure the parameters stored in the data repository;
means for processing the web service message;
means for determining whether data in the web service message is valid;
means for determining whether a source of the web service message is authorized to pass through the firewall; and
means for allowing the web service message to pass through the firewall if it is determined that the web service message is authorized to pass through the firewall. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for processing a web service message, comprising:
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providing a data store for storing configurable firewall criteria;
providing an interface for configuring the firewall criteria;
processing a web service message through firewall logic means which applies the firewall criteria stored in the data store. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method for processing a web service message, comprising:
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providing a data repository for storing parameters to be used by a firewall;
providing an interface for configuring the parameters stored in the data repository;
providing means for processing the web service message;
determining whether data in the web service message is valid;
determining whether a source of the web service message is authorized to pass through the firewall; and
allowing the web service message to pass through the firewall if it is determined that the web service message is authorized to pass through the firewall. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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