Learn Java Cryptography

Learn Java cryptography. Develop more secure Java applications using the Java Cryptography Architecture (JCA) and Java Cryptography Extensions (JCE) libraries.

Introduction

• Welcome to Java cryptography
• What you need to know

1. Java Crytography Basics

• Cryptography basics
• Java Cryptography Architecture (JCA)
• Java Cryptography Extensions (JCE)
• Basic JCA concepts

2. Encryption

• Understanding encryption
• Symmetric vs. asymmetric encryption
• Generating a symmetric key
• Performing symmetric encryption in Java
• Generating an asymmetric key pair
• Performing asymmetric encryption in Java

3. Hashing

• Understanding secure hashing
• Leveraging the MessageDigest engine
• Securing passwords
• Leveraging Bcrypt with Java

4. Digital Signatures

• Understanding digital signatures
• Creating a digital signature in Java

5. JCA Objects

• Understanding the keystore
• Building a Java keystore

Conclusion

• A note about Bouncy Castle
• Next steps