Java Security Solutions [Paperback]

Rich Helton (Author), Johennie Helton (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764549286 | ISBN-13: 978-0764549281 | Publication Date: September 5, 2002 | Edition: 1

* Provides practical solutions, not just principles of security.
* Offers an in depth toolkit to the reader and explains how to use the tools to build a secure system.
* Introduces concepts of security patterns for designing systems, as well as security building blocks for systems.
* Discusses algorithms, cryptography and architecture.
* Addresse security for different application servers.

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“…covers Java well…will be of great help..” (CVu, april 2005)

From the Back Cover

Your complete guide to the what, why, where, and how of Java Security

In this unique guide, two Java security experts show you how to take full advantage of Java security technologies-cryptography, algorithms, and architecture. They explain today's Java security tools, concepts, protocols, and specifications, including ECC, RSA, MAC, ciphers, Kerberos, JAAS, JSSE, IPSec, X.509 certificates, PKI, and RMI. The book not only describes what each of the technologies is but also explains why it exists, when you should use it, and how to implement it. Packed with practical security solutions and lots of source code examples, it delivers all the know-how you need to work with Java security components and extend them in the real world.

This book enables you to:
* Apply Java security features effectively and efficiently
* Implement the cryptography components of JDK 1.4
* Work with security algorithms and ciphers
* Maintain secure communications within the enterprise
* Add security features to enterprise applications
* Ensure message authentication and data integrity
* Understand network security architecture
* Work with authentication, authorization, confidentiality, non-repudiation, and integrity

The companion Web site includes updates, references, and source code examples from the book.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 720 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (September 5, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764549286
• ISBN-13: 978-0764549281
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,365,344 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Rambling format but informative, May 20, 2005

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Martin Brady - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Java Security Solutions (Paperback)

This book has the feeling of a book that has been rushed but the author knows what he's talking about. I read it all. The layout is sprawling with long listings included. Personally, I liked this book but I think maybe the editor let it down. It's full of information; the key is how to find it. However, it just about covers everything and that is both its strength and weakness. If you want an overview - it's here but be prepared. Patience is a virtue with this book. The layout is clunky. I personally found the accompanying source code to be very useful and I'd recommend the book on that alone. The code ain't pretty - but it works and would be good for prototyping.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Lousy at best, April 12, 2004

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Harish Goel (India) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Java Security Solutions (Paperback)

1 star because one can't give a rating lower than that. The authors do a good job of repeating trivial stuff over and over again. But when it comes to algorithmic or mathematical treatment of the subject, they seem to be at their wit's end. Consider this : According to authors, 2^56 + 2^56 = 2^112. Basic mathematics knowledge would have been suffiecient to calculate the above i.e 2^56 + 2^56 = 2*2^56 = 2^57.
I think now one can start judging the faith one can have in the authors and the book. The authors make it apparent in the first few chapters itself that one should not expect any sensible treatment of the topic. I would recommend this book to all those who have never experienced frustration in life and are looking for a first-hand experience.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More than a regurgitation of the documentation, December 16, 2002

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William Kemp (Colorado Springs, CO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Java Security Solutions (Paperback)

This is the third Java Security book that I have read. The first two left me wondering about why I would apply a technology. This book covers the all standards and api's for implementing security in a Java based environment, but it adds the element of why and when to apply a particular strategy. The Heltons have described many different types of attacks and what you can do to combat them by using the strategies outlined. I found that much more useful than a regurgitation of specs, standards, and api's.

This book also has details, with code, of crytographic algorithms and key exchange algorithms, and describes the strengths and weaknesses of all of them. Really detailed.

This book covers all the bases. It could be used as a reference manual, a text on Java Security, or a handbook for an IT Security Manager. I'm keeping right by my keyboard.