About the Book
Praise for Core Security Patterns
Java provides the application developer with essential security mechanisms and support in avoiding critical security bugs common in other languages. A language, however, can only go so far. The developer must understand the security requirements of the application and how to use the features Java provides in order to meet those requirements. Core Security Patterns addresses both aspects of security and will be a guide to developers everywhere in creating more secure applications.
--Whitfield Diffie, inventor of Public-Key Cryptography
A comprehensive book on Security Patterns, which are critical for secure programming.
--Li Gong, former Chief Java Security Architect, Sun Microsystems, and coauthor of Inside Java 2 Platform Security
As developers of existing applications, or future innovators that will drive the next generation of highly distributed applications, the patterns and best practices outlined in this book will be an important asset to your development efforts.
--Joe Uniejewski, Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President, RSA Security, Inc.
This book makes an important case for taking a proactive approach to security rather than relying on the reactive security approach common in the software industry.
--Judy Lin, Executive Vice President, VeriSign, Inc.
Core Security Patterns provides a comprehensive patterns-driven approach and methodology for effectively incorporating security into your applications. I recommend that every application developer keep a copy of this indispensable security reference by their side.
--Bill Hamilton, author of ADO.NET Cookbook, ADO.NET in a Nutshell, and NUnit Pocket Reference
As a trusted advisor, this book will serve as a Java developers security handbook, providing applied patterns and design strategies for securing Java applications.
--Shaheen Nasirudheen, CISSP,Senior Technology Officer, JPMorgan Chase
Like Core J2EE Patterns, this book delivers a proactive and patterns-driven approach for designing end-to-end security in your applications. Leveraging the authors strong security experience, they created a must-have book for any designer/developer looking to create secure applications.
--John Crupi, Distinguished Engineer, Sun Microsystems, coauthor of Core J2EE Patterns
Core Security Patterns is the hands-on practitioners guide to building robust end-to-end security into J2EE™ enterprise applications, Web services, identity management, service provisioning, and personal identification solutions. Written by three leading Java security architects, the patterns-driven approach fully reflects todays best practices for security in large-scale, industrial-strength applications.
The authors explain the fundamentals of Java application security from the ground up, then introduce a powerful, structured security methodology; a vendor-independent security framework; a detailed assessment checklist; and twenty-three proven security architectural patterns. They walk through several realistic scenarios, covering architecture and implementation and presenting detailed sample code. They demonstrate how to apply cryptographic techniques; obfuscate code; establish secure communication; secure J2ME™ applications; authenticate and authorize users; and fortify Web services, enabling single sign-on, effective identity management, and personal identification using Smart Cards and Biometrics.
Core Security Patterns covers all of the following, and more:
What works and what doesnt: J2EE application-security best practices, and common pitfalls to avoid
Implementing key Java platform security features in real-world applications
Establishing Web Services security using XML Signature, XML Encryption, WS-Security, XKMS, and WS-I Basic security profile
Designing identity management and service provisioning systems using SAML, Liberty, XACML, and SPML
Designing secure personal identification solutions using Smart Cards and Biometrics
Security design methodology, patterns, best practices, reality checks, defensive strategies, and evaluation checklists
End-to-end security architecture case study: architecting, designing, and implementing an end-to-end security solution for large-scale applications
Table of Contents:
Foreword by Judy Lin.
Foreword by Joe Uniejewski.
Preface.
Acknowledgments.
About the Authors.
I. INTRODUCTION.
1. Security by Default.
Business Challenges Around Security
What Are the Weakest Links?
The Impact of Application Security
The Four W's
Strategies for Building Robust Security
Proactive and Reactive Security
The Importance of Security Compliance
The Importance of Identity Management
The Importance of Java Technology
Making Security a "Business Enabler"
Summary
References
2. Basics of Security.
Security Requirements and Goals
The Role of Cryptography in Security
The Role of Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
The Importance and Role of LDAP in Security
Common Challenges in Cryptography
Threat Modeling
Identity Management
Summary
References
II. JAVA SECURITY ARCHITECTURE AND TECHNOLOGIES.
3. The Java 2 Platform Security.
Java Security Architecture
Java Applet Security
Java Web Start Security
Java Security Management Tools
J2ME Security Architecture
Java Card Security Architecture
Securing the Java Code
Summary
References
4. Java Extensible Security Architecture and APIs.
Java Extensible Security Architecture
Java Cryptography Architecture (JCA)
Java Cryptographic Extensions (JCE)
Java Certification Path API (CertPath)
Java Secure Socket Extension (JSSE)
Java Authentication and Authorization Service (JAAS)
Java Generic Secure Services API (JGSS)
Simple Authentication and Security Layer (SASL)
Summary
References
5. J2EE Security Architecture.
J2EE Architecture and Its Logical Tiers
J2EE Security Definitions
J2EE Security Infrastructure
J2EE Container-Based Security
J2EE Component/Tier-Level Security
J2EE Client Security
EJB Tier or Business Component Security
EIS Integration Tier-Overview
J2EE Architecture--Network Topology
J2EE Web Services Security-Overview
Summary
References
III. WEB SERVICES SECURITY AND IDENTITY MANAGEMENT.
6. Web Services Security--Standards and Technologies.
Web Services Architecture and Its Building Blocks
Web Services Security--Core Issues
Web Services Security Requirements
Web Services Security Standards
XML Signature
XML Encryption
XML Key Management System (XKMS)
OASIS Web Services Security (WS-Security)
WS-I Basic Security Profile
Java-Based Web Services Security Providers
XML-Aware Security Appliances
Summary
References
7. Identity Management Standards and Technologies.
Identity Management--Core Issues
Understanding Network Identity and Federated Identity
Introduction to SAML
SAML Architecture
SAML Usage Scenarios
The Role of SAML in J2EE-Based Applications and Web Services
Introduction to Liberty Alliance and Their Objectives
Liberty Alliance Architecture
Liberty Usage Scenarios
The Nirvana of Access Control and Policy Management
Introduction to XACML
XACML Data Flow and Architecture
XACML Usage Scenarios
Summary
References
IV. SECURITY DESIGN METHODOLOGY, PATTERNS, AND REALITY CHECKS.
8. The Alchemy of Security Design--Methodology, Patterns, and Reality Checks.
The Rationale
Secure UP
Security Patterns
Security Patterns for J2EE, Web Services, Identity Management, and Service Provisioning
Reality Checks
Security Testing
Adopting a Security Framework
Refactoring Security Design
Service Continuity and Recovery
Conclusion
References
V. DESIGN STRATEGIES AND BEST PRACTICES.
9. Securing the Web Tier--Design Strategies and Best Practices.
Web-Tier Security Patterns
Best Practices and Pitfalls
References
10. Securing the Business Tier--Design Strategies and Best Practices.
Security Considerations in the Business Tier
Business Tier Security Patterns
Best Practices and Pitfalls
References
11. Securing Web Services--Design Strategies and Best Practices.
Web Services Security Protocols Stack
Web Services Security Infrastructure
Web Services Security Patterns
Best Practices and Pitfalls
Best Practices
References
12. Securing the Identity--Design Strategies and Best Practices.
Identity Management Security Patterns
Best Practices and Pitfalls
References
13. Secure Service Provisioning--Design Strategies and Best Practices.
Business Challenges
User Account Provisioning Architecture
Introduction to SPML
Service Provisioning Security Pattern
Best Practices and Pitfalls
Summary
References
VI. PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER.
14. Building End-to-End Security Architecture--A Case Study.
Overview
Use Case Scenarios
Application Architecture
Security Architecture
Design
Development
Testing
Deployment
Summary
Lessons Learned
Pitfalls
Conclusion
References
VII. PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION USING SMART CARDS AND BIOMETRICS.
15. Secure Personal Identification Strategies Using Smart Cards and Biometrics.
Physical and Logical Access Control
Enabling Technologies
Smart Card-Based Identification and Authentication
Biometric Identification and Authentication
Multi-factor Authentication Using Smart Cards and Biometrics
Best Practices and Pitfalls
References
Index.
About the Author :
Christopher Steele, CISSP, ISSAP, is the President and CEO of FortMoon Consulting and was recently the Chief Architect on the US Treasury's Pay.gov project. He has over fifteen year's experience in distributed enterprise computing with a strong focus on application security, patterns and methodologies. He presents regularly at local and industry conferences on security-related topics. With extensive industry experience, he specializes in Java distributed computing and security architecture for mission-critical applications. Previously he coauthored three best-selling books for J2EE, EAI and Web Services. He is an active contributor to open source applications and industry-standard initiatives, and frequently speaks at industry conferences related to Java, XML, and Security. Ray Lai, Principal Engineer at Sun Microsystems, has developed and architected enterprise applications and Web services solutions for leading multinationals companies ranging from HSBC and Visa to American Express and DHL. he is author of J2EE Platform Web Services (Prentice Hall, 2004).
