Why Java obfuscation schemes based on byte-code encryption won't work May 9, 2003 Q: If I encrypt my .class files and use a custom classloader to load and decrypt them on the fly, will this ...

Another way to completely eliminate the use of plain text passwords in a secure Java code base is to use some type of password service. WebSphere provides a service called Credential Vault. At runtime ...

One proposal would restrict Java APIs to maintain the strong encapsulation that assures the integrity of code and data, while a second would introduce a Key Encapsulation Mechanism API.