# The Java EE 7 Tutorial

# 50 Java EE Security: Advanced Topics

This chapter provides advanced information on securing Java EE applications.

The following topics are addressed here:

- Working with Digital Certificates

- Authentication Mechanisms

- Using the JDBC Realm for User Authentication

- Securing HTTP Resources

- Securing Application Clients

- Securing Enterprise Information Systems Applications

- Configuring Security Using Deployment Descriptors

- Further Information about Advanced Security Topics