Java security

why java is secure?

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Main focus in this post is the security features of the Java programming language. What makes java more secure than other languages?   1. Doesn’t use pointers as other languages do Programming languages- notably C/C++ languages- use pointer values to manage application memory and safeguard data against data thieves. Although these pointers are secure to … Read more

Java 2 Class Loading Mechanism

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The class loading mechanism plays a critical role in Java security since the class loader is responsible for locating and fetching the class files, consulting the security policy, and defining the appropriate permissions associated with the class object. In JDK 1.1, local code and correctly signed remote code were generally trusted to have full access … Read more