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Introduction
Security
This chapter will introduce you to the various security options available through Acrobat
JavaScript. You will understand how to customize security in PDF documents by applying
passwords and digital signatures, certifying documents, encrypting files, adding security to
attachments, managing digital IDs and certificates, and customizing security policies.
Chapter Goals
At the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
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Understand the Acrobat JavaScript security model supporting PDF documents.
Use Acrobat JavaScript to add, remove, and validate digital signatures in a PDF
document.
Use Acrobat JavaScript to apply passwords, security options, usage rights, and
encryption to PDF documents and attachments.
Use Acrobat JavaScript to create, use, and manage digital IDs and certificates.
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Contents
Topics
Security Essentials
Digitally Signing PDF Documents
Adding Security to PDF Documents
Digital IDs and Certification Methods
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