Practice Security In Java (cryptography & Access Control) (14) - Security in Java (Cryptography & Access Control)

Practice: Security in Java (Cryptography & Access Control)

Lesson 14Security in Java (Cryptography & Access Control)

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
What does sandboxing prevent?
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Think about how children's play areas keep things safe.
Question 2.
Explain what message digest is.
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Consider it as a fingerprint of the data.
3Question 3.
What does the SecurityManager do in Java?
- Controls system resources access
- Generates random numbers
- Encrypts data
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Think about how it protects your application.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Java Cryptography Architecture (JCA) includes components for generating digital signatures.
- True
- False
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Consider the different functions of JCA.
Question 5.
Design an application that implements message digests and digital signatures for secure communication. Include technical specifications and the expected output.
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Consider real-world scenarios where this could apply, like email verification.
Question 6.
Create a security policy file for an application that requires read/write access to a specific directory and network access. Describe how it would be enforced using SecurityManager.
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Think about the permissions needed for your application to function without breaching security.

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