USENIX Conference Policies
The Joe-E Subset of Java
Joe-E is a a subset of Java designed to build secure systems. The goal of object capability languages is to support the Principle of Least Authority (POLA), so that each object naturally receives the least privilege (i.e., least authority) needed to do its job. Joe-E is defined as a subset of Java that places additional restrictions on programs in order to eliminate sources of ambient authority that make enforcement of POLA impossible. The semantics of Java are preserved; any Joe-E program is a valid Java program. Since this allows use of the existing Java tool chain and programmer experience, we hope that Joe-E will support secure programming while remaining familiar to Java programmers everywhere.
A current draft of the specification and implementation are available at http://www.joe-e.org
Open Access Media
USENIX is committed to Open Access to the research presented at our events. Papers and proceedings are freely available to everyone once the event begins. Any video, audio, and/or slides that are posted after the event are also free and open to everyone. Support USENIX and our commitment to Open Access.
author = {Adrian Mettler},
title = {The {Joe-E} Subset of Java},
year = {2006},
address = {Vancouver, B.C. Canada},
publisher = {USENIX Association},
month = jul
}