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Open-source Java -- except for the exceptions

Sun releases Java's source code under the GPL -- except for some third-party chunks and the compatibility test kit. Read more »

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Master the basics of Java Cryptography Extension (JCE)

Security is an often-overlooked aspect of application development. Fortunately, Java has recognised the importance of security with Java Cryptography Extension (JCE). This article begins a three-part series exploring JCE fundamentals. Read more »

Master the basics of Java Cryptography Extension (JCE)

Security is an often-overlooked aspect of application development. This article begins a three-part series exploring JCE fundamentals. Read more »

Use JCE to share Java cryptography keys

The Java Cryptography Extension (JCE) simplifies the process of using encryption and digital signatures and allows the necessary keys to be shared. Read more »

Protect sensitive data with .NET 2.0's SecureString class

Beginning with .NET Framework 2.0, the SecureString class is available to easily hold encrypted data in memory. Here are details about using the SecureString class. Read more »

Java security: Policies and permission management

This article explores three areas of Java security: security managers, access controllers, and access permissions. Read more »

A new aspect to programming?

Aspect Oriented Programming (AOP) is an approach that has emerged out of object-oriented programming. Is it really an evolutionary methodology that has attracted plenty of hype, and is it something we've tried before? Read more »

Understanding the Java security model

The Java security model, introduced in Java 2, is the basis of highly secured and distributed enterprise Java applications. We'll show you the basics. Read more »

Encrypting .NET configuration files through code

Encryption support for configuration files was added to the .NET Framework beginning with version 2.0. We'll show you examples of controlling encryption and decryption in both VB.NET and C# code. Read more »

Install and utilise JCE

Security is an often-overlooked aspect of application development. Java has recognised the importance of security with Java Cryptography Extension (JCE). Read more »

Where does J# fit in the .NET world?

In this article Tony Patton takes a closer look into J# and where it fits into the .NET framework today. Read more »

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