How to Secure a Vue.js App with SiteMinder for a Spring Boot REST API

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Understanding the Basics

Spring Boot REST API:
Spring Boot makes it easy to create stand-alone, production-grade Spring-based applications. REST APIs created using Spring Boot are popular due to their simplicity and scalability.

SiteMinder:
SiteMinder, also known as CA Single Sign-On, is a widely-used identity and access management solution providing secure SSO capabilities.

Key Steps to Secure Your Application

Setup SiteMinder:

Configure Spring Boot for Authentication:

Firstly, secure your Spring Boot REST API endpoints using Spring Security. Update your security configuration by extending WebSecurityConfigurerAdapter.

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Integrate SiteMinder with Spring Boot:

Your Spring Boot application must recognize the SiteMinder tokens. Typically, SiteMinder uses SMSESSION cookies. Configure your application to extract and validate these tokens:

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Register this filter in your configuration class:

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Ensure that your application handles token expiration and redirection to SiteMinder login page if the token is invalid or expired.

Conclusion