Java Cryptography Extensions Practical Guide for Programmers

"For a long time, there has been a need for a practical, down-to-earth developers book for the Java Cryptography Extension. I am very happy to see there is now a book that can answer many of the technical questions that developers, managers, and researchers have about such a critical topic. I am sure that this book will contribute greatly to the success of securing Java applications and deployments for e-business. --Anthony Nadalin, Java Security Lead Architect, IBM For many Java developers and software engineers, cryptography is an on-demand programming exercise, where cryptographic concepts are shelved until the next project requires renewed focus. But considerations for cryptography must be made early on in the design process and its imperative that developers know what kinds of solutions exist. One of Javas solutions to help bridge the gap between academic research and real-world problem solving comes in the form of a well-defined architecture for implementing cryptographic solutions. However, to use the architecture and its extensions, it is important to recognize the pros and cons of different cryptographic algorithms and to know how to implement various devices like key agreements, digital signatures, and message digests, to name a few. In Java Cryptography Extensions (JCE), cryptography is discussed at the level that developers need to know to work with the JCE and with their own applications but that doesnt overwhelm by packing in details unimportant to the busy professional. The JCE is explored using numerous code examples and instructional detail, with clearly presented sections on each aspect of the Java library. An online open-source cryptography toolkit and the code for all of the examples further reinforces the concepts covered within the book. No other resource presents so concisely or effectively the exact material needed to begin utilizing the JCE. Features: · Written by a seasoned veteran of both cryptography and server-side programming · Covers the architecture of the JCA, JCE, symmetric ciphers, asymmetric ciphers, message digests, message authentication codes, digital signatures, and managing keys and certificates · Includes a companion web site that contains the code for the examples in the book, open-source cryptographic toolkits, and further resources About the Author: Jason Weiss is a Senior Architect with Sybase where he research using Java, J2EE and Microsoft .NET in support of the companies goals. Previously he served in the U.S. Navy as a Cryptologic Technician and has worked closely with the NSA and several other U.S. Department of Defense agencies. He can be reached via email at jasonweiss@yahoo.com.Weiss, Jason is the author of 'Java Cryptography Extensions Practical Guide for Programmers', published 2004 under ISBN 9780127427515 and ISBN 0127427511.