Securing Java applications with Acegi

Securing Java applications with Acegi, Part 1: Architectural overview and security filters
This series introduces Acegi Security System, a formidable open source security framework for Java enterprise applications. In this first article, consultant Bilal Siddiqui introduces you to the architecture and components of Acegi and shows you how to use it to secure a simple Java enterprise application.

Securing Java applications with Acegi, Part 2: Working with an LDAP directory server
With the basics out of the way, you’re ready to discover the more advanced uses of Acegi Security System. In this article, Bilal Siddiqui shows you how to combine Acegi with an LDAP directory server for flexible, high performance Java application security. Learn how to write an access control policy and store it in ApacheDS, and then configure Acegi to interact with the directory server for authentication and authorization purposes.

Securing Java applications with Acegi, Part 3: Access control for Java objects
Bilal Siddiqui concludes his introduction to Acegi Security System by showing you how to secure access to instances of your Java classes. Learn why you need to secure access to your Java classes, how Spring creates and secures instances of your Java classes, and how to configure Acegi to incorporate class security in your Java applications.

Securing Java applications with Acegi, Part 4: Protecting JSF applications
Bilal Siddiqui continues his series by showing you how to use Acegi to secure JavaServer Faces (JSF) applications. Configure JSF and Acegi to work together in a servlet container, and explore how JSF and Acegi components cooperate with one another.