Result: From Struggle to Simplicity with a Usable and Secure API for Encryption in Java

Title:
From Struggle to Simplicity with a Usable and Secure API for Encryption in Java
Authors:
Firouzi, Ehsan, Mansuri, Ammar, Ghafari, Mohammad, Kaveh, Maziar
Publication Year:
2024
Collection:
Computer Science
Subject Terms:
Computer Science - Cryptography and Security, Computer Science - Software Engineering
Document Type:
Report Working Paper
DOI:
10.1145/3674805.3695405
Access URL:
http://arxiv.org/abs/2409.05128
Accession Number:
edsarx.2409.05128
Database:
arXiv

Further Information

Cryptography misuses are prevalent in the wild. Crypto APIs are hard to use for developers, and static analysis tools do not detect every misuse. We developed SafEncrypt, an API that streamlines encryption tasks for Java developers. It is built on top of the native Java Cryptography Architecture, and it shields developers from crypto complexities and erroneous low-level details. Experiments showed that SafEncrypt is suitable for developers with varying levels of experience.
Comment: ESEM 2024