| Package | Description | 
|---|---|
| java.security.cert | Provides classes and interfaces for parsing and managing
 certificates, certificate revocation lists (CRLs), and
 certification paths. | 
| Modifier and Type | Method and Description | 
|---|---|
| static CertificateFactory | CertificateFactory. getInstance(String type)Returns a certificate factory object that implements the
 specified certificate type. | 
| static CertificateFactory | CertificateFactory. getInstance(String type,
           Provider provider)Returns a certificate factory object for the specified
 certificate type. | 
| static CertificateFactory | CertificateFactory. getInstance(String type,
           String provider)Returns a certificate factory object for the specified
 certificate type. | 
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