When security requirements go beyond a simple username and password authentication, then more sophisticated authentication mechanisms are required. This is when certificated authentication comes up. Oracle Wallet Manager and all other CLI related tools are the key elements to maintain and manage authentication information to protect passwords, provide single sign on, enable secure socket layer, store data, and provide encryption mechanisms to cipher communications.

Oracle Wallet Manager is the key element used to provide secure access to the certificates used to authenticate users and enable all other advanced security related features.