1 2 Java(TM) Cryptography Extension Policy Files 3 for the Java(TM) Platform, Standard Edition Runtime Environment 4 5 README 6 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7 8 9 The JCE architecture allows flexible cryptographic strength to be 10 configured via the jurisdiction policy files contained within these 11 directories. 12 13 The default JCE policy files bundled in this Java Runtime Environment 14 allow for "unlimited" cryptographic strengths. For convenience, 15 this build also contains the historic "limited" strength policy files 16 which contain restrictions on cryptographic strengths, but they must be 17 specifically activated by updating the "crypto.policy" Security property 18 (e.g. <java-home>/conf/security/java.security) to point to the appropriate 19 directory. 20 21 Each subdirectory contains a complete policy configuration, and additional 22 subdirectories can be added/removed to reflect local regulations. 23 24 JCE for Java SE has been through the U.S. export review process. The JCE 25 framework, along with the various JCE providers that come standard with it 26 (SunJCE, SunEC, SunPKCS11, SunMSCAPI, etc), is exportable from the 27 United States. 28 29 You are advised to consult your export/import control counsel or attorney 30 to determine the exact requirements of your location, and what policy 31 settings should be used. 32 33 Please see The Java(TM) Cryptography Architecture (JCA) Reference 34 Guide and the java.security file for more information. 35
