(Ebook) Securing Cloud Applications (MEAP V03) by Adib Saikali ISBN 9781617298585, 1617298581

(Ebook) Securing Cloud Applications (MEAP V03) by Adib Saikali ISBN 9781617298585, 1617298581

Cloud applications have special security requirements and concerns. This book demonstrates effective real-world practices to keep your cloud and Kubernetes-deployed applications safe and sound.In Securing Cloud Applications you will learn how to• Configure industry standard security protocols correctly• Quickly debug errors and exceptions form security libraries• Utilize the developer-friendly Google Tink cryptography library• Work with X.509 digital certificates for implementing application security• Setup passwordless logins using the WebAuthentication protocol• Implement single sign on using OpenID Connect protocol• Establish authentication and authorization services using the Spring Authorization Server• Make use of popular secret storage solutions including HashiCorp Vault, AWS KMS, Google KMS, and Azure Key Vault• Use the security features of Kubernetes to secure deployed applications• Securely containerize application codeSecuring Cloud Applications is a hands-on guide for working developers. It minimizes the abstract and complex security theory, instead focusing on the practices you need to secure applications running on Kubernetes and the cloud. In it, you’ll learn how to take advantage of pre-built security services in your daily development. Author Adib Saikali takes a developer-to-developer approach, sharing hard-won lessons from many years securing software in real-world environments. Easy-to-follow sample applications written in Java take you hands-on with security standards and protocols, turning complex concepts into practical solutions.about the technologyDespite its absolute importance, security practices can appear to be confusing, complex, and mysterious. This book breaks down the fundamentals of securing cloud-based applications in a way that’s both practical and easy to understand. The goal is simple: you’ll learn the concepts and practices you’ll need to keep your cloud applications and data safe during development and after deployment.