Web Service Security Technology and Principles

Author: Mark O'Neill
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: This book provides detailed information and important content on XML security, helping you fully master the security technology of web services. Simple examples and in-depth discussions make your learning easier and more enjoyable. The primary readers of this book are software developers and designers who implement XML web services. The general readers include information security professionals who wish to understand how to address security vulnerabilities caused by the use of XML web services. The content of the book is straightforward and uses simple examples as much as possible, so that even non-technical readers can gain relevant knowledge in this new field. The book presents information security technology in a unique style, helping you minimize the security risks of your systems. It also introduces all the knowledge that network security professionals need, including web service architecture, SOAP, UDDI, WSDL, XML signature, XML encryption, SAML, XACML, XKMS, etc. You will also learn about the implementation techniques of web service security and case studies that showcase new global services (such as the Liberty Alliance Project). The content of the book is comprehensive, practical, and up-to-date, making it a valuable reference manual for every manager who aspires to effectively solve security issues through web services.