KeyStore
Class KeyStore
- java.lang.Object
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- java.security.KeyStore
public class KeyStore extends Object
This class represents a storage facility for cryptographic keys and certificates.
A KeyStore manages different types of entries. Each type of entry implements the KeyStore.Entry interface. Three basic KeyStore.Entry implementations are provided:
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KeyStore.PrivateKeyEntry
This type of entry holds a cryptographic
PrivateKey, which is optionally stored in a protected format to prevent unauthorized access. It is also accompanied by a certificate chain for the corresponding public key.Private keys and certificate chains are used by a given entity for self-authentication. Applications for this a
