Sun Java Solaris Communities My SDN Account Join SDN
 
Documentation

Inside Java 2 Platform Security

 

Inside Java 2 Platform Security, the definitive and comprehensive guide to the Java security platform, has been thoroughly updated to reflect key additions and revisions to Java security technologies currently in use by leading technology companies. This second edition, penned by the Java experts at Sun Microsystems, provides a detailed look into the central workings of the Java security architec ture and describes tools and techniques for successful implementation on even th e most demanding network computing environment.

While Java has always provided a stronger security model than other platforms, t his book reviews all the methods and practices required to improve security with out sacrificing functionality. With tips on how to customize, extend, and refine the Java security architecture, users will have everything they need to protect their information assets from both external and internal threats.

This books in-depth coverage encompasses security architecture, deployment, cus tomization, new developments, and much more.

  • Security fundamentals
  • Secure class loading
  • Specifying fine-grained security policy
  • Enforcing security policy with AccessController, SecurityManager, and more
  • Digital certificates, certification paths, signed code, JAAS, and other authentication measures
  • Java-based cryptography with code examples
  • JSSE, Java GSS-API, and RMI for network security
  • Previews of other platforms for security, including Java Card, J2ME and Jin i

Designed for both the system administrator and software practitioner, this book delivers vital knowledge for building and maintaining a secure system using the Java 2 platform. With detailed code and usage examples throughout, Inside Java 2 Platform Security, Second Edition, is an indispensable resource for all platfo rm security needs.

Order this book through amazon.com

INSIDE JAVA 2 PLATFORM SECURITY:
ARCHITECTURE, API DESIGN, AND IMPLEMENTATION

Inside the Java 2 Platform Security is the definitive and comprehensive guide to the Java security platform. Written by the Chief Java Security Architect at Sun, it provides a detailed look into the central workings of the Java security architecture and describes security tools and techniques for successful implementation.

This book features detailed descriptions of the many enhancements incorporated within the security architecture that underlies the Java 2 platform. It also provides a practical guide to the deployment of Java security, and shows how to customize, extend, and refine the core security architecture. For those new to the topic, the book includes an overview of computer and network security concepts and an explanation of the basic Java security model.

You will find detailed discussions on such specific topics as:

  • The original Java sandbox security model
  • The new Java 2 Platform permission hierarchy
  • How Java security supports the secure loading of classes
  • Java 2 access control mechanisms
  • Policy configuration
  • Digital certificates
  • Security tools, including Key Store and Jar Signer
  • Secure Java programming techniques
  • Ways to customize the Java security architecture with new permission types
  • How to move legacy security code onto the Java 2 Platform
In addition, the book discusses techniques for preserving object security--such as signing, sealing, and guarding objects--and outlines the Java cryptography architecture. Throughout, the book points out common mistakes and contains numerous code examples demonstrating the usage of classes and methods.

With this complete and authoritative guide, you will gain a deeper understanding into how and why the Java security technology functions as it does, and will be better able to utilize its sophisticated security capabilities in the development of your applications.

Order this book through
DigitalGuru
amazon.com