What does Java Secure Socket Extension 1.0.3 for Connected Device Configuration 1.0.2 (JSSE for CDC) do?
JSSE for CDC implements a Java ME version of SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) and TLS (Transport Layer Security) protocols to provide for secure Internet communications. • Q: What is the difference between JSSE 1.0.3 for CDC 1.0.2 and JSSE 1.0.3 for the Java SE platform? A: JSSE for CDC (JSSE 1.0.3) is built from the same source base as JSSE for Java 2 Standard Edition (J2SE). However, JSSE for CDC has been qualified for the Java ME platform CDC 1.0.2. The JSSE for CDC RI can not be used with later versions of the CDC RI. • Q: Why should I be interested in JSSE for CDC? A: JSSE for CDC enables developers to utilize secure, encrypted communications channels in their applications. It simplifies application development by serving as a building block which developers can integrate directly into their applications. By abstracting the complex underlying security algorithms and “handshaking” mechanisms, JSSE for CDC minimizes the risk of creating subtle but dangerous security vulnerabilities. • Q: