THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE APPLIES TO:
- EFT, when using Java applet, all versions
- Mail Express, when using Java applet, all versions
SYMPTOM
Cannot send a file in the browser using the Java applet; the Applet is unable to connect to the server
RESOLUTION
Download and install the "Java Cryptography Extension (JCE) Unlimited Strength Jurisdiction Policy Files 8 Download" http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jce8-download-2133166.html from Oracle to allow a Java instance to support "strong" ciphers.
MORE INFORMATION
When Java attempts SSL connections, it cannot, by default, use strong ciphers (256bit and higher) *unless* the computer running Java deploys a specific Policy file to enable strong ciphers.