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Spring Security LDAP Integration and SAML Extension

Integrating applications as LDAP implementation in Spring Security

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Created by Ankit Mishra

Explore how to secure your Java web applications by integrating LDAP and SAML with Spring Security. You'll learn to configure authentication and authorization using both XML and Java, and see how to connect with directory services like Active Directory and Apache DS. The course also covers OAuth2, JAAS, and testing strategies.

Packt | Jul 2017 | 306 min

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LevelIntermediate
CategoriesSoftware Engineering and Architecture, Cloud Deployments, Strategies and Best Practices, Spring, Java

What You Will Learn

You will start by building a sample Spring web application and gradually add security features step by step. Through hands-on integration with LDAP and SAML, you'll see how to combine XML and Java configurations. Practical exercises help you understand each concept as you implement it, making the learning process interactive and clear.

Key Features

  • Set up LDAP authentication in Spring Security using XML and Java configurations
  • Integrate SAML for single sign-on and understand its core concepts
  • Apply OAuth2 basics and test security with MockMVC for robust applications

Target Audience

Designed for developers who already know the basics of Spring Security and want to deepen their skills. If you're looking to secure enterprise applications with LDAP, SAML, and OAuth2, and want practical experience configuring these systems, you'll find this training valuable. Ideal for those aiming to manage authentication and authorization in real-world projects.

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