Java

Security

Documentation Contents

Java™ security technology includes a large set of APIs, tools, and implementations of commonly-used security algorithms, mechanisms, and protocols. The Java security APIs span a wide range of areas, including cryptography, public key infrastructure, secure communication, authentication, and access control. Java security technology provides the developer with a comprehensive security framework for writing applications, and also provides the user or administrator with a a set of tools to securely manage applications.

Enhancements

Programmer's Guides

General Security

Java Authentication and Authorization Service (JAAS)

Java Cryptography Extension (JCE)

(The JCE documentation has been combined with the corresponding JCA documentation. Please see:)

Java Generic Security Services (Java GSS-API)

Java PKCS#11 Reference Guide

Java Secure Socket Extension (JSSE)

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

Simple Authentication and Security Layer (SASL)

XML Digital Signature

API Specification

General Security

Certification Path

JAAS

Java GSS-API

JSSE

Java SASL

SSL/TLS-based RMI Socket Factories

XML Digital Signature

Smart Card I/O

Tools

Tutorials

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