VisaNet Connect - Issuing

Authentication Method for VisaNet Connect - Issuing

The VisaNet Connect - Issuing APIs require Two-Way SSL (Mutual Authentication) method. This authentication method calls for client and server to authenticate and validate each other's identities. The authentication message exchange between client and server is called an SSL handshake. During the SSL handshake, both client and server verify each other's certificates and if successful, the server grants access to the resource requested by the client.

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In addition, Message Level Encryption (MLE) is required for all VisaNet Connect - Issuing APIs. MLE provides enhanced security for message payload by using an asymmetric encryption technique (public-key cryptography). You can generate the encryption/decryption key pairs in the Sandbox, Certification, or Production environments. For details, refer to the Message Level Encryption Documentation.