Download the JCE Distribution File for the IBM JDK 1.6

The Java Cryptography Extension (JCE) is a set of Java packages from IBM® that provides a framework and implementations for encryption, key generation and key agreement, and Message Authentication Code (MAC) algorithms.

If you are installing the software outside of the United States, check to see if you can get the JCE unlimited strength jurisdiction policy files. The unlimited strength jurisdiction policy files can only be exported to countries to which the United States permits the export of higher-level encryption.

To obtain the .zip file for the IBM JDK 1.6:

  1. Open your browser and navigate to https://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/iwm/web/preLogin.do?source=jcesdk.
  2. Enter your IBM ID and password.
    If you do not have an IBM ID, follow the IBM registration instructions.
  3. Click Sign in.
  4. Select the Unrestricted JCE Policy files for SDK for all newer versions and click Continue.
  5. Review your personal information and the license agreement.
  6. Select the I agree check box and click I confirm to continue.
  7. Click Download now.
  8. Save the unrestricted.zip file to your system.
  9. Record the directory and the .zip file name.
    You will need this information during the installation process.