A comprehensive guide to implementing a customizable authentication and access control framework for your enterprise applications
Key Features
Provide authentication, authorization and other security features for Java applications
Learn how to secure microservices, cloud, and serverless applications easily
Explore techniques for protecting applications from vulnerabilities
Book Description
Spring Security enables developers to seamlessly integrate authorization, authentication, and a range of security features for complex enterprise applications. This book provides a hands-on approach to developing reactive applications using Spring and will help you get up and running in no time.
Complete with step-by-step explanations, practical examples, and self-assessment questions, the book begins by explaining the essential concepts of reactive programming, Spring Framework, and Spring Security. You’ll then learn about a variety of authentication mechanisms and how to integrate them easily with a Spring MVC application. You’ll also understand how to achieve authorization in a Spring WebFlux application using Spring Security. Furthermore, the book will take you through the configuration required to implement OAuth2 for securing REST APIs, and guide you in integrating security in microservices and serverless applications. Finally, you’ll be able to augment add-ons that will enhance any Spring Security module.
By the end of the book, you’ll be equipped to integrate Spring Security into your Java enterprise applications proficiently.
What you will learn
Understand how Spring Framework and reactive application programming are related
Implement easy security configuration with Spring Security expressions
Uncover the relationship between OAuth2 and OpenID Connect
Secure microservices and serverless applications with Spring
Integrate add-ons such as HDIV, Crypto Module, and CORS support
Enhance your Java reactive applications with Spring Security 5 features
Who this book is for
If you are a Java developer who wants to improve application security, this book is for you. A basic understanding of Spring, Spring Security framework, and reactive applications will help you get the most out of the book.