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All that JAAS - This article introduces the core elements of JAAS authentication and shows how to develop custom login modules.

Appelt Security - An excellent FAQs site from the makers of Java explaining the basic features of applet security.

Applet Network Security - A wonderful explanation of how the Java interacts with a Proxy server.

Archives of Java Security - Contains a wealth of Java security Q/A from the Javasoft discussion.

Building a Bigger Sandbox - Security in JDK 1.2 gives developers more control. Find out how to take advantage of this flexible new model.

Extensible Security Architectures - A paper by the Princeton Team (Wallach, Balfanz, Dean, and Felten) about security policies abd extensible systems for Java.

Foundations of Java Security - Explains Java security from its foundations: the virtual machine and byte code.

From HotJava to Netscape and Beyond - The original IEEE Java Security paper by the Princeton Team. An excellent reference.

Fundamentals of Java Security - Shows you how to secure your Java applications on levels ranging from language and class library to virtual machine and application. Examines the security-related features of the JDK 1.1 and 1.2 architecture, and the API-level features of the Java Cryptography Architecture (JCA).

Install Security Manager and Customize Your Security - Learn about the security manager and the Java API, what remains unprotected by the security manager, and security beyond the JVM architecture.

Java 1.2's Authenticator Class - Learn to access password-protected URLs with Java 1.2.

Java 2 Security Model White Paper - Sun's perspective on the new Java 2 security model.

Java Authentication and Authorization Service - A free package that enables services to authenticate and enforce access controls upon users by implementing a Java version of the standard Pluggable Authentication Module (PAM) framework.

Java Security - One of the first papers to appear on Java Security from Joseph Bank of MIT.

Java Security FAQ - A Java security FAQ from Sun Microsystems.

Java Security Model: Java Protection Domains - A handout from JavaSoft which briefly explains the new security model.

Java Security Package - Provides the classes and interfaces for the security framework package java.security.

Java Security: Hotlist - Searchable index of Java security resources from the authors of the book "Securing Java."

Java vs. Active X - A great comparison that highlights the differences between Java and Active X security implementations and policies.

Java's Security Architecture - An overview of the JVM's security model and a look at its built-in safety features.