Title: Design - Security Service
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## Security Service

Sub-component of [OpenEJB](-design.html)


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## Definition

Provides the container with an authenticated client identity.

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## Also Known As
 * Security Provider

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## Responsibilities
 * Authenticate the user in an implementation specific way
 * Provides OpenEJB a reference to the current security identity of the
client
 * Assists OpenEJB with role-based authorization control

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## Related Classes
 * org.apache.openejb.spi.SecurityService