Preface

This guide provides information about the Java security technology, tools, and implementations of commonly used security algorithms, mechanisms, and protocols on the Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE).

Audience

This document is intended for experienced developers who build applications using the comprehensive Java security framework. It is also intended for the user or administrator with a set of tools to securely manage applications.

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