Chapter 9. Securing the Web TierDesign Strategies and Best Practices

Topics in This Chapter

• Web-Tier Security Patterns

• Best Practices and Pitfalls

For J2EE applications, the Web tier represents the front doorthe entry point for all users. It is also the most frequently used initial point of attack for an adversary looking for security weaknesses in an application. This chapter will review the vulnerabilities associated with the Web tier and the patterns used to protect against them.