Inside Java™ 2 Platform Security: Architecture, API Design, and Implementation, Second Edition

Preface

Inventing is a combination of brains and materials. The more brains you use, the less material you need.

—Charles Kettering

The phrases “computer security,” “network security,” and “information security” conjure up various notions and precepts to a given audience. Some people tend to envision technical measures, such as cryptography, as the sole means by which security is attained. Other people recognize the limitations of various technical measures and treat them as tools that, when used in combination with other technical measures, can accomplish the task at hand. The distinction is subtle but important. The phrase “platform security” reflects a holistic view of security, suggesting that the foundation is secure and can be relied on ...