EncodedKeySpec JDK 1.6)

Description

publicabstract abstract class EncodedKeySpec

This class represents a public or private key in encoded format.

See also: Key KeyFactory KeySpec X509EncodedKeySpec PKCS8EncodedKeySpec

Constructors

public EncodedKeySpec (byte[] encodedKey)

Creates a new EncodedKeySpec with the given encoded key.

Creates a new EncodedKeySpec with the given encoded key.
Parameters:
- encodedKey - the encoded key. The contents of the array are copied to protect against subsequent modification.
Throws:
- NullPointerException - if encodedKey is null.

Methods

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public byte getEncoded ()

Returns the encoded key.

publicabstract String getFormat ()

Returns the name of the encoding format associated with this key specification.