Practice Best Practices In Java Security (14.11) - Security in Java (Cryptography & Access Control)

Practice: Best Practices in Java Security

Lesson 14.11Security in Java (Cryptography & Access Control)

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Question 1.
What class should be used for secure random number generation in Java?
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Consider the class name that implies security in random generation.
Question 2.
Why should you avoid hardcoded credentials in your code?
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Think about what happens if the source code is shared or leaked.
3Question 3.
Why should you use SecureRandom instead of Random?
- SecureRandom is faster
- SecureRandom generates stronger random values
- It's automatically safe
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Think about security strengths in unpredictable number generation.
4Question 4.
True or False: It's acceptable to hardcode credentials in your application.
- True
- False
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Consider what happens if your code is shared.
Question 5.
Create a Java application that securely generates a random password using SecureRandom. Implement input validation to ensure the password meets specified criteria.
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Remember to use SecureRandom for generating random bytes and validate conditions!
Question 6.
Discuss the implications of not sanitizing input in a web application. Design a small application that doesn't validate and demonstrate a potential attack.
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Think about the common attacks and how they manipulate input data.

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