Biometric information systems and software security

Overview:

The course introduces security components of Standard Java Edition, which is preceded with the foundations of cryptography, providing a common baseline for understanding the purpose and the operation of the applicable components. The use of all components is presented through practical exercises, where participants can try out the discussed APIs and tools for themselves.

Finally, the course explains the most frequent and severe programming flaws of the Java language and platform. Besides the typical bugs committed by Java programmers, the introduced security vulnerabilities cover both language-specific issues and problems stemming from the runtime environment. All vulnerabilities and the relevant attacks are demonstrated through easy-to-understand exercises, followed by the recommended coding guidelines and the possible mitigation techniques.

Spring Boot is a Java framework for building RESTful APIs and microservices. React is a Javascript library that provides flexibility in integrating with other frameworks for sharing features. Redux is a JavaScript library for managing application states and building interfaces. With Spring Boot, React, and Redux, the user will have the toolkit required to build functional front-end and back-end web applications.

The last part of the course presents an introduction to biometrics, the study of recognizing individuals based on their unique physical or behavioral traits related to computer and information security. Authentication, authorization, identification, and access control through a biometric perspective are emphasized. The course orients practical applications of biometrics in the real world, providing a realistic view of the use of biometrics within the emerging threats in information security.

Course Outline:

IT security and secure coding
Web application security
Client-side security
Foundations of Java security
Practical cryptography
Java security services
XML security
Common coding errors and vulnerabilities
Principles of security and secure coding
Knowledge sources
Spring Boot, React, and Redux
Fullstack application architecture
RESTful APIs and Microservices overview
Front-end vs back-end development
Preparing the Development Environment
Installing and configuring Spring Boot
Installing and configuring React
Installing and configuring Redux
React and Redux
Importing React app
Working with React structures, components, and JSX
Refactoring components
Creating modules
Handling events
Adding state to a component
Using routing for components
Styling components
React to Spring Boot
Applying authentication
Handling errors
Securing with authenticated routes
Refactoring React code to JavaScript modules
Creating a Spring Boot service
Returning a bean
Using path variables
Connecting front-end with RESTful API
Using variable paths for services and APIs
Applying form validation
Spring Security
Setting up Spring security
Configuring Spring Security
Importing JWS framework
Working with JWS resources
JPA and Hibernate
Populating data
Connecting to a JPA repository
Deployment
Connecting Spring Boot API
Deploying back-end to Heroku
Deploying React build
Basic definitions and the scope of “biometrics” as automated human recognition technologies
Statistical Measures And Descriptions Of Data
Varying applications: “Verification”, “Identification”, “Clustering”, “Watch-listing”
A short history of methods and the evolution of key concepts
Understanding technical performance metrics
What to consider in implementing Biometrics
Technical, human factors, privacy & good practice, security, vulnerability, accuracy & bias
Why passwords will always be with us
What systems are available
Fingerprint
Face (including latest debates/issues)
Iris
Artificial intelligence and biometrics
Creating robust systems
The three pillars of system performance: Human factors, human factors, and human factors
Case studies

Biometric information systems and software security ( javawebbio | 35 hours )