Package org.springframework.security.access.annotation

Annotation Type Secured

  • @Target({METHOD,TYPE})
@Retention(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 Description
      java.lang.String[] value
      Returns the list of security configuration attributes (e.g. ROLE_USER, ROLE_ADMIN).

    • Element Detail

      • value

        java.lang.String[] value
        Returns the list of security configuration attributes (e.g. ROLE_USER, ROLE_ADMIN).
        Returns:
        String[] The secure method attributes