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How to begin a Java security career ?

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I received the following question from one of the readers from TechTarget.com: Though I am not a beginner in Java, I recently got interested in Java security. What should I be learning in order to get a job in Java security? Is there anything in particular that could lead me to a career in this area? Here is my response:… Read more »

Biometrics enabled Single Sign-On (SSO) using SAML

Last week, I was at Biometric Consortium Conference 2006 to present “Biometric Single Sign-On using SAML: Architecture and Design Strategies” and demonstrate one of my favorite topic of interest – Stronger authentication solution that combines “Web Access Management/SSO/Federation” using “Biometrics”.  I used my previous JAAS Module integration work between Sun Java System Access Manager 6.x (SunONE Identity Server) and BioBex… Read more »

Java Security at BU

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This week, I had the opportunity to deliver a two-hour indepth session on Java Security Architecture at Boston University.  I tried my best to drill-down to the nitty-gitty details of security in Java runtime environment – offcourse, I picked most of the content from my book. It was a long session with a 15-min break..I am glad that I did’nt… Read more »

Security Patterns @Information Security Conf. NY

After long time, last week Chris and I joined together at Newyork for presenting a session on “Security By Default” at “Information Security Conference – 2006”.  The overall attendance in the conference was’nt great…. but we did have some participation in our session.  Chris and I did’nt forget to have fun especially the good food and drinks at couple of… Read more »

Patterns-driven Security Design @ New England JUG

Couple of days ago, I presented “Patterns-driven Security Design” at an event hosted by “New England Java User Group” at Sun Burlington campus.The participants were outstanding, I had quite a lot of good questions…. and by the time I left the building it was 10:00 PM. It was quite inspiring event as this is first time I presented the complete… Read more »

SOA Mythology or Technology…

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I had my own share of opportunities to present the SOA architecture for our customers.  My friends outside Sun always curious to know – “Is SOA real ? Is it production-ready from a single vendor ?  What about those standards ?”. Also, I heard few other interesting phrases about SOA as “Same old architecture”,  “SOAP-oriented architecture”…! Here is my shot… Read more »

I am a CISSP now.

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Couple of months ago, I went to present “Core Security Patterns” at an SI partner… I was pushed to answer a question, whether obtaining CISSP certifications worths it or not. It was embarrassing to me as I did’nt care to take this exam although my co-author passed this exam a while ago.  I rushed to register for this exam with… Read more »

Meet us at JavaRanch

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This week, Chris and I will be participating in JavaRanch online discussion forum to share our Core Security Patterns work and answer questions from the JavaRanch developer community particularly those with SECURITY focus.Β  The discussion will start Tuesday, January 10th 2006 and end on Friday January 13th 2006. As a surprise, We’ll be selecting four random posters in this forum… Read more »