September 2000
Intermediate to advanced
552 pages
12h 9m
English
The Java Authentication and Authorization Service (JAAS) provides a means for building Java applications that extend the standard Java 2 security model. JAAS augments the standard Java security model with the capability to authenticate subjects so that applications can be built independently of the underlying authentication mechanisms employed. JAAS also provides a means for authorizing subjects based on their authenticated identities.
In this chapter, you will learn
The basic architecture of JAAS
The representation of subjects in JAAS
The means for authenticating subjects using JAAS
The means for authorizing access to resources by subjects using JAAS
The JAAS serves as a standard ...