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Java Security (2nd Edition)
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by Scott Oaks
Sales Rank: 237275
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List Price: $49.99
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Paperback: 618 pages
Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc.; 2 edition May 17, 2001
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0596001576
ISBN-13: 978-0596001575
Product Dimensions:
8.9 x 7 x 1.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
Product Review
Scott Oakes' Java Security is extraordinary both for its technical depth and its readability. It provides the Java programmer with a complete overview of the Java security architecture and security classes, plus a wealth of detailed information and code examples for specific implementations. The book opens with a clear discussion of what Java security is, how the various Java sandbox models work, and how Java applications and applets execute within the security model. The following chapters look in depth at the elements of the Java security architecture: language rules, class loaders, the security manager, the access controller, and permission objects. All these chapters provide detailed information on implementation, as well as an excellent explanation of the role of each feature within the entire security picture. The second half of the book covers cryptographic features in the Java security package (much enhanced in Java 1.2) and how Java programs work with code that performs authentication and encryption. Here, you'll find detailed chapters on message digests, keys and certificates, key management, digital signatures, and the Java Cryptography Extensions. Anyone who needs to understand Java security, but especially those who will implement security features in Java applications, will want to own this book.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Product Description
One of Java's most striking claims is that it provides a secure programming environment. Yet despite endless discussion, few people understand precisely what Java's claims mean and how it backs up those claims. If you're a developer, network administrator or anyone else who must understand or work with Java's security mechanisms, Java Security is the in-depth exploration you need.
"Java Security," 2nd Edition, focuses on the basic platform features of Java that provide security--the class loader, the bytecode verifier, and the security manager--and recent additions to Java that enhance this security model: digital signatures, security providers, and the access controller. The book covers the security model of Java 2, Version 1.3, which is significantly different from that of Java 1.1. It has extensive coverage of the two new important security APIs: JAAS (Java Authentication and Authorization Service) and JSSE (Java Secure Sockets Extension). "Java Security," 2nd Edition, will give you a clear understanding of the architecture of Java's security model and how to use that model in both programming and administration.
The book is intended primarily for programmers who want to write secure Java applications. However, it is also an excellent resource for system and network administrators who are interested in Java security, particularly those who are interested in assessing the risk of using Java and need to understand how the security model works in order to assess whether or not Java meets their security needs.
Customer Reviews & Comments
This review is from: Java Security (Java Series (O'Reilly & Associates).) (Paperback)
The best book on Java security in the market . Assumes that the reader has a fair understanding of Java programming. Provides clear differences between Java 1.1 and Java 2 models . Exhaustive coverage of basic java principles like built in language security features and byte code verification. Good examples on class loaders . Covers various security managers ex AppletSecurity Manager , RMI Security manager . Provides solid foundation for features like code signing , digital signatures , encryption etc. In a nutshell , book for security enthsiasts.
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