java.lang.RuntimeException: javax.net.ssl.SSLHandshakeException: Received fatal alert: handshake_failure

Question

I had the client server connection working earlier, but it stopped working since few months. Below are the logs I found.

To fix this, I have imported the server\'s Base-

Answer 1

"Handshake failure" often means there is no overlap between the server's TLS level (e.g. TLS1.2) and cipher suites, and what your WebSphere can handle.

I'd run a test like https://www.ssllabs.com/ssltest/ against the server, then look at your QoP settings in WebSphere Security > SSL certificate and key management > SSL configurations