Java Application Security: From Vulnerabilities to Protection

Modern Java development is unthinkable without a deep understanding of security issues. Every day new vulnerabilities appear, and old attacks (SQL injection, XSS, CSRF) evolve. The book "Java Application Security: From Vulnerabilities to Defense" is not just a reference guide, but a full-fledged practical course that will take you from the basics of secure programming to building a comprehensive security system for enterprise applications.

What this book is about

The author, Alexey Voronov, a senior developer and Application Security specialist, has gathered years of experience in one book. You will learn:

• How the most dangerous attacks on Java applications work (SQL injection, Remote Code Execution, XXE, deserialization)
• Why standard libraries can be unsafe and how to avoid this
• How to properly configure Spring Security, Hibernate, and popular frameworks
• Methods of encryption, hashing, and secure password storage (bcrypt, Argon2)
• Principles of secure development (Secure SDLC) and integrating security into CI/CD
• Working with OWASP Top 10 and automated code auditing using tools (FindSecBugs, SonarQube)

Who this book is for

• Java developers (Junior, Middle, Senior) who want to write secure code from day one
• DevOps engineers responsible for infrastructure and deployment security
• Architects designing scalable and secure systems
• Team Leads and technical managers implementing a security culture in their teams

What you will gain after reading

• Learn to identify and eliminate vulnerabilities at the code writing stage
• Master techniques for secure logging, error handling, and session management
• Be able to conduct code reviews from a security perspective
• Understand how to protect REST APIs, microservices, and monolithic applications
• Get ready-made checklists and templates for auditing

The book is written in a lively style, with a large number of code examples, screenshots, and real-world cases from practice. Each chapter contains self-test assignments and practical exercises.

In an era where a data leak can cost a company millions, and reputation everything, knowledge of Java security becomes not an option but a necessity. This book will be your reliable guide in the world of secure development.

Additional materials: the book comes with source code for the examples, links to useful tools, and a list of recommended literature.