Deep JavaTM 2 Platform Security: Architecture, API Design, and Implementation: 2nd Edition: Architecture, API Design, and Implementation (2nd Edition)

Author: Gong Li
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: Embrace the of Java 2 platform security technology! Master core technologies from mainstream platforms! Experience authoritative interpretations from the creators! Read authentic Java technology books! One of the classic books in The Java Series, jointly created by Java technology creators from Sun Microsystems. "Deep Dive into Java? 2 Platform Security" is an authoritative and comprehensive guide to the Java security platform. This book has been updated to address the Java security technologies adopted by many leading technology companies, reflecting key content additions and version revisions. This is the second edition, written by Java security experts from Sun Microsystems, providing an in-depth analysis of the core mechanisms of the Java security system and describing tools and techniques that can succeed even in the most challenging computing environments. Java always offers a stronger security model than other platforms, and this book revisits methods and practices used to enhance security without sacrificing functionality. By adopting techniques for customizing, extending, and optimizing the Java security architecture, users will be able to protect their information assets from both internal and external attacks using all necessary methods. The book delves into security architecture, deployment, customization, new developments, and more, including:
· Security fundamentals;
· Secure class loading;
· Developing fine-grained security policies;
· Using AccessController, SecurityManager, etc., to enforce security policies;
· Digital certificates, certificate chains, code signing, JAAS, and other authentication methods;
· Java-based cryptographic mechanisms, with code examples;
· JSSE, JavaGSS-API, and RMI for network security;
· A preview of security topics on other platforms, including JavaCard, J2ME, and Jini.
"Deep Dive into Java? 2 Platform Security" is written for system administrators and software professionals, providing key knowledge for building and maintaining secure systems on the Java? 2 platform. The book also offers detailed code and usage examples, providing an indispensable resource for all aspects of platform security.