object signing

object signing definition - computer

(1) Digitally signing a file to ensure its integrity and authenticity. See code signing.

(2) (Object Signing) Netscape's object signing system. See code signing.

(3) The ability to assign access privileges to Java applications that lets them work outside of their normally constrained arena. See Java sandbox.



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