1 /* KeyPair.java --- Key Pair Class
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27 package java.security;
28 import java.io.Serializable;
31 KeyPair serves as a simple container for public and private keys.
32 If properly initialized, this class should be treated like the
33 private key since it contains it and take approriate security
36 @author Mark Benvenuto
38 public final class KeyPair implements Serializable
40 private PublicKey publicKey;
41 private PrivateKey privateKey;
44 Initializes the KeyPair with a pubilc and private key.
46 @param publicKey Public Key to store
47 @param privateKey Private Key to store
49 public KeyPair(PublicKey publicKey, PrivateKey privateKey)
51 this.publicKey = publicKey;
52 this.privateKey = privateKey;
56 Returns the public key stored in the KeyPair
58 @return The public key
60 public PublicKey getPublic()
66 Returns the private key stored in the KeyPair
68 @return The private key
70 public PrivateKey getPrivate()