org.springframework.security.access.annotation

Annotation Type Secured

@Target(value={METHOD,TYPE})
 @Retention(value=RUNTIME)
 @Inherited
 @Documented
public @interface Secured

Java 5 annotation for describing service layer security attributes.

The Secured annotation is used to define a list of security configuration attributes for business methods. This annotation can be used as a Java 5 alternative to XML configuration.

For example:

 @Secured({ "ROLE_USER" })
 public void create(Contact contact);

 @Secured({ "ROLE_USER", "ROLE_ADMIN" })
 public void update(Contact contact);

 @Secured({ "ROLE_ADMIN" })
 public void delete(Contact contact);
 

Required Element Summary

Required Elements

Modifier and Type	Required Element and Description
String[]	value Returns the list of security configuration attributes (e.g.

Element Detail

value

public abstract String[] value

Returns the list of security configuration attributes (e.g. ROLE_USER, ROLE_ADMIN).

Returns:

String[] The secure method attributes