Professional Java Security (Programmer to Programmer)

Security is of huge importance to the computing industry - the growth in e-commerce has brought the topic from the shadows of high-level specialists into the public eye. Nowadays breaches in security for B2C based e-tailers are big news, and damage not only the reputation of the individual organization, but also confidence in the industry as a whole.

Computer security covers a multitude of areas ranging from low-level operating system security to higher-level application security. This book concentrates on the latter, and will show you how to protect your applications with cryptography and the Java security model. Beginning with simple examples and clear descriptions of different cryptography approaches, such as symmetric and asymmetric encryption, the book will build in complexity, through consideration of public key infrastructure and SSL, to provide a comprehensive set of solutions for the enterprise Java developer.

Jess Garms is Chief Technical Officer and co-founder of ISNetworks. He is responsible for coordinating development for client projects including a Java-based Intranet for Chicago's O'Hare International Airport system.

Daniel Somerfield is CEO and co-founder of ISNetworks. He is responsible for strategic planning and software architecture for the company and its clients. Somerfield manages projects for diverse companies, both national and international in scope. Representative clients have included Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Crescent Operating, Inc. and Osteopathic Health System of Texas. Somerfield has been a guest presenter for numerous developer group programs and was a featured speaker at the 1999 Internet World conference in New York. His published articles include "Reusable UI Components for HTML" for Java Pro magazine (winner of a Bronze Quill Merit Award from the International Association of Business Communicators) and "Java 2 Cryptography," co-authored with Jess Garms, Chief Technology Officer for ISNetworks. He and Garms are currently co-authoring a book on encryption, to be published by London-based Wrox Press in late 2000. Prior to founding ISNetworks, Somerfield served as a consultant and developer for government and private sector clients, including the pharmaceutical, health care and professional services industries. His previous project work includes development of an interactive voice response system, document management software and a personalization framework for on-line catalogs. Somerfield is a member of the Object-Oriented Analysis and Design Advisory Board for the University of Washington Extension. He is helping develop a plan for 0-0 certification in distance and in-classroom learning, designed primarily for professionals wanting to enhance their professional skills. He is also a member of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce.