How to avoid installing “Unlimited Strength” JCE policy files when deploying an application?

Question

I have an app that uses 256-bit AES encryption which is not supported by Java out of the box. I know to get this to function correctly I install the JCE unlimited strength j

Answer 1

For an alternative cryptography library, have a look at Bouncy Castle. It has AES and a lot of added functionality. It's a liberal open source library. You will have to use the lightweight, proprietary Bouncy Castle API for this to work though.