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What is Java Authentication and Authorization Service, JAAS?JAAS is an API used for identifying a user or computer that is attempting to execute Java code and ensures that, the right of executing functions requested.
Authorization is the process of giving permission to perform / use / do / obtain something.
Authentication is the process of determining the right entity / user.
Extending security policy to specify or identify privileges that an entity to attempt to execute a given code, is extended by the JAAS authorization process.
What is Java Authentication and Authorization Service, JAAS?1. JAAS is the Java Authentication and Authorization Service bundled with Java SE.
2. JAAS can be used to provide user management and permissioning.
3. The authorization service allows you to "log in" a user and specify which "identities" a logged in user has.
4. The authentication system allows you to specify which permissions a user's identity has and then check for that permission before executing any Java code.
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