import java.lang.annotation.Inherited;
import java.lang.annotation.Retention;
import java.lang.annotation.RetentionPolicy;
import java.lang.annotation.Target;

/**
 * Java 5 annotation for describing service layer security attributes.
 *
 * <p>
 * The <code>Secured</code> annotation is used to define a list of security configuration
 * attributes for business methods.
 * <p>
 * For example:
 *
 * <pre>