The Java Security Model
This addresses security of the client machine once an applet has been downloaded and includes processing of security mechanisms such as authentication certificates
There are three parts of the Java Security model:
- Byte Code Verifier: checks that the downloaded .class files obey the rules of the Java Virtual Machine
- Class Loader: makes certain that Java classes have a security structure that prevents outside applets contaminating built in runtime.
- Security Manager: implements overall policy which depends on particular browser and includes privileges open to applets and processing of authentication mechanisms
- Note first two parts can have bugs; last part can have both bugs and ill advised policies!