- Lab
- Security
Secure Data at Rest for Java Applications
In this lab, you’ll practice performing security operations in Java. The focus will be on securely storing data at rest using built-in Java utilities such as hashing, encryption, and keystore. When you’re finished, you’ll have the ability to secure your Java-based applications.
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Table of Contents
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Challenge
Getting Started in the Lab Environment
Here are the initial instructions and explanation of the lab environment. Read this while your environment is busy creating itself from nothing. Yes, this violates physics; we know. How fun!
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Challenge
Storing Passwords Securely Using Hashing and Salting
In this first challenge, you will learn how to securely store passwords using hashing and salting in a Java application.
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Challenge
Performing Data Encryption in Java Applications
In this challenge, you will perform data encryption within a Java application.
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Challenge
Performing Secrets Management with Java Keystores
In this challenge, you will learn how to securely store secrets in a Java keystore using keytool.
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Knowledge Check for Securing Data at Rest for Java
To finish this lab, you will test your understanding of the concepts that you learned in the last three challenges.
What's a lab?
Hands-on Labs are real environments created by industry experts to help you learn. These environments help you gain knowledge and experience, practice without compromising your system, test without risk, destroy without fear, and let you learn from your mistakes. Hands-on Labs: practice your skills before delivering in the real world.
Provided environment for hands-on practice
We will provide the credentials and environment necessary for you to practice right within your browser.
Guided walkthrough
Follow along with the author’s guided walkthrough and build something new in your provided environment!
Did you know?
On average, you retain 75% more of your learning if you get time for practice.