Spring Security: Authentication and Authorization for Java

Java applications require robust protection against unauthorized access and common vulnerabilities. Failing to implement proper security controls can expose sensitive data and compromise system integrity. This course guides you through mastering Spring Security, ensuring you can build production-ready applications with comprehensive authentication and authorization controls. You will learn the foundational architecture and move rapidly into applying modern, current security practices. What you'll learn: * Understand the core architecture of Spring Security, including the filter chain and security context. * Implement user authentication using various providers and modern Java configuration styles. * Define and enforce role-based and expression-based access control (authorization). * Configure stateless security using JSON Web Tokens (JWT) for APIs and microservices. * Apply secure coding practices to mitigate common web vulnerabilities like CSRF and XSS. * Integrate external identity providers using the OAuth2 protocol for delegated authorization. * Practice writing unit and integration tests for security configurations using dedicated tools. We begin with foundational security terminology and the framework's architecture before moving into practical configuration examples for both traditional session-based and modern stateless applications. You will read detailed explanations and practice implementation through targeted code exercises. This course is designed for beginner Java developers who want to learn how to secure their Spring applications effectively. No prior experience with Spring Security is required, only basic knowledge of Java and the core Spring framework. Start building secure, professional-grade Java applications today.