Why should I be interested in JSSE APIs, JSSE 1.0.3 and commercial versions of JSSE?
JSSE 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. Furthermore, by abstracting the complex underlying security algorithms and “handshaking” mechanisms, JSSE minimizes the risk of creating subtle but dangerous security vulnerabilities. • Q: Is the JavaTM Secure Socket Extension a reference implementation of the specification or a commercial product? A: Sun’s JavaTM Secure Socket Extension 1.0.3 implementation is a reference implementation. It is intended to familiarize developers with the APIs and the technology before they make a choice on commercial implementations. A reference implementation is similar to a proof-of-concept implementation of a specification. It is used to demonstrate that the specification is implementable and that various compatibility tests can be written against it. A non-commercial i
