- Anthony Nadalin, Java Security Lead Architect, IBM For many Java developers and software engineers, cryptography is "on-demand" training program, where cryptographic concepts shelved until the next project requires renewed focus. However, to use the architecture and extension, it is important to recognize the pros and cons of different cryptographic algorithms and to find out how to implement various devices like key agreements, digital signatures and message digests, to name a few. In Java Cryptography Extensions (PBE), cryptography is discussed at a level that developers need to know to work with PBE and with their own applications but that does not overwhelm by packing in details unimportant for busy professionals. An online open-source cryptography toolkit and the code for all examples further reinforce the concepts covered in this book. * Written by a seasoned veteran of both cryptography and server-side programming * Covers the architecture of PBE, symmetric ciphers, asymmetric ciphers, message digests, message authentication codes, digital signatures, and key management and certificate * Includes companion Web site that contains the code for the examples in the source, open-book cryptographic toolkits, and further resources