Can you please let me know what are differences between DirectoryStream and SecureDirectoryStream?

Alan Bateman Alan.Bateman at oracle.com
Mon Aug 30 03:42:52 PDT 2010


Sarah kho wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I am wondering what are differences between DirectoryStream and 
> SecureDirectoryStream in Java 7. Does it read encrypted content or it 
> prevent some operations?
>
>
> Thanks.
A SecureDirectoryStream is a DirectoryStream and just extends it with 
operations that can be done relative to the directory rather than the 
current working directory. The primary motive is to help security 
sensitive applications that would otherwise be exposed to race 
conditions. It's nothing to do with encrypted files.

-Alan


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