To ensure secure connections among the identity applications components and Identity Reporting, NetIQ recommends that you perform the steps in the following checklist:
(Conditional) In a test environment, use self-signed certificates. For more information, see Enabling SSL with a Self-signed Certificate. For production environment, it is recommended to use external CA issued certificate.
Ensure that you have configured the authentication server, identity applications, and Identity Reporting to support SSL communication. For more information, see Updating the SSL Settings in the Configuration Utility.