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Java Code Security Rules

What are best practices for securing your Java code? Java Pro Online presents a weekly rule to help you begin your strategy to ensure your Java code is secure.

Rule 10: Make Classes, Fields, Methods Private
May 12, 2004

Rule 9: Don't Store User-Given Mutable Objects
May 5, 2004

Rule 8: Don't Return References to Mutable Objects
April 28, 2004

Rule 7: Do Not Depend on Package Scope
April 21, 2004

Rule 6: Make Classes Nonserializable
April 14, 2004

Rule 5: Make your clone () method final
April 7, 2004

Rule 4: Make Your Classes Noncloneable
March 31, 2004

Rule 3: Avoid Comparing Class Objects by Name
March 24, 2004

Rule 2: Make Inner Classes Private
March 17, 2004

Rule 1: Avoid Using Inner Classes
March 10, 2004