What is MIME type "application/vnd.ibm.secure-container"?

A MIME type is a string that tells browsers and other tools how to handle a particular kind of file.

application/vnd.ibm.secure-container is a MIME type defined by IBM to handle secure container files.
It bundles data with built-in security measures. The container shields sensitive content with encryption and integrity checks. Files using this MIME type—like those with the SC extension—store information in a protected format.

Data Protection: The container encrypts data to prevent unauthorized access.
Integrity Assurance: It keeps the contents intact and alerts if tampering occurs.
Secure Transmission: Designed for safely sending sensitive files over networks.
Digital Signatures: Often supports verifying the authenticity of the packaged data.

It is part of IBM's suite of proprietary security solutions. Accessing or managing these files often requires specific software from IBM. For further technical details, you might consult official IBM resources at IBM.

Associated file extensions

.sc

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

When serving content with this MIME type, set the Content-Type header:


    Content-Type: application/vnd.ibm.secure-container

HTML

In HTML, you can specify the MIME type in various elements:


    <a href="file.dat" type="application/vnd.ibm.secure-container">Download file</a>

Server-side (Node.js)

Setting the Content-Type header in Node.js:


    const http = require('http');
    
    http.createServer((req, res) => {
      res.setHeader('Content-Type', 'application/vnd.ibm.secure-container');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);

Associated file extensions

.sc

FAQ

What is a MIME type?

A MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) type is a standard that indicates the nature and format of a document, file, or assortment of bytes. MIME types are defined and standardized in IETF's RFC 6838.

MIME types are important because they help browsers and servers understand how to process a file. When a browser receives a file from a server, it uses the MIME type to determine how to display or handle the content, whether it's an image to display, a PDF to open in a viewer, or a video to play.

MIME types consist of a type and a subtype, separated by a slash (e.g., text/html, image/jpeg, application/pdf). Some MIME types also include optional parameters.

How do I find the MIME type for a file?

You can check the file extension or use a file identification tool such as file --mime-type on the command line. Many programming languages also provide libraries to detect MIME types.

Why are multiple MIME types listed for one extension?

Different applications and historical conventions may use alternative MIME identifiers for the same kind of file. Showing them all helps ensure compatibility across systems.