Java Platform, Enterprise Edition (Java EE) 8 The Java EE Tutorial

## 50 Introduction to Security in the Java EE Platform

This chapter introduces basic security concepts and security mechanisms. More information on these concepts and mechanisms can be found in the chapter on security in the Java EE 8 specification.

Note: The SDK may include additional material demonstrating key features of the Java EE Security API. Please check the latest SDK release notes for additional details.

The following topics are addressed here:

- Overview of Java EE Security

- Security Mechanisms

- Securing Containers

- Securing GlassFish Server

- Working with Realms, Users, Groups, and Roles

- Establishing a Secure Connection Using SSL

- Further Information about Security

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