The same sort of careful consideration that goes into forming a business plan should also go into the formulation of a Java use policy. The Java hype machine has been exceptionally good at broadcasting the benefits of Java. It has been successful largely because Java really does have vast potential. On the other hand, the advertising has been slightly less straightforward about the risks. This may be because the risks are complicated and sometimes difficult to understand.
Computer security is a new field to many users, and few people are aware of all the issues.
As Java applets become ubiquitous, it behooves us to become more aware of security issues. Ignorance is not bliss. All rights reserved.