java.security

Class KeyPair

Implemented Interfaces:
Serializable

public final class KeyPair
extends Object
implements Serializable

KeyPair serves as a simple container for public and private keys. If properly initialized, this class should be treated like the private key since it contains it and take approriate security measures.
See Also:
Serialized Form

Constructor Summary

KeyPair(PublicKey publicKey, PrivateKey privateKey)
Initializes the KeyPair with a pubilc and private key.

Method Summary

PrivateKey
getPrivate()
Returns the private key stored in the KeyPair
PublicKey
getPublic()
Returns the public key stored in the KeyPair

Methods inherited from class java.lang.Object

clone, equals, extends Object> getClass, finalize, hashCode, notify, notifyAll, toString, wait, wait, wait

Constructor Details

KeyPair

public KeyPair(PublicKey publicKey,
               PrivateKey privateKey)
Initializes the KeyPair with a pubilc and private key.
Parameters:
publicKey - Public Key to store
privateKey - Private Key to store

Method Details

getPrivate

public PrivateKey getPrivate()
Returns the private key stored in the KeyPair
Returns:
The private key

getPublic

public PublicKey getPublic()
Returns the public key stored in the KeyPair
Returns:
The public key

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