Spring Security - Fourth Edition

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Anatomy of an Unsafe Application

Security is arguably one of the most critical architectural components of any web-based application written in the 21st century. In an era where malware, criminals, and rogue employees are always present and actively testing software for exploits, smart and comprehensive use of security is a key element of any project for which you’ll be responsible.

This book is written to follow a pattern of development that, we feel, provides a useful premise for tackling a complex subject—taking a web-based application with a Spring 6 foundation, and understanding the core concepts and strategies for securing it with Spring Security 6. We complement this approach by providing sample code for each chapter in the form of ...