Java Security (Networking)

With a market share of almost 70%, Java can be rightly called the programming language of the Web. Java security allows transmission of sensitive information, stores sensitive data, ensures that code is from a trusted source, and ensures that only authorized users have access to sensitive information. This book covers the Java Virtual Machine, Java 2 Security Manager, Security Tools, Digital Signatures, Firewalls, and more. It begins with the basics and then moves on to cover the intricacies of securing Java applications. It includes tips, quizzes, brain ticklers, and exercises as well as real-life examples to enable you to easily relate with situations in their environment. By using case studies, this book shows you how to ensure security in today's business scenarios. One of Java's claims is that it provides a secure programming environment. Yet few people understand precisely what that means and how it backs up those claims. For developers, network administrators or anyone else who must understand or work with Java's security mechanisms, "Java Security" is an in-depth exploration Covering the distinctions of Java vs the .NET environment, this text includes tips, quizzes, brain ticklers and exercises as well as real-life examples to enable readers to easily relate with situations in their environment Java is composed of three components, namely, the development environment, the execution environment, and the interfaces.