14.11 - Best Practices in Java Security
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Practice Questions
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What class should be used for secure random number generation in Java?
💡 Hint: Consider the class name that implies security in random generation.
Why should you avoid hardcoded credentials in your code?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens if the source code is shared or leaked.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Why should you use SecureRandom instead of Random?
💡 Hint: Think about security strengths in unpredictable number generation.
True or False: It's acceptable to hardcode credentials in your application.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens if your code is shared.
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Challenge Problems
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Create a Java application that securely generates a random password using SecureRandom. Implement input validation to ensure the password meets specified criteria.
💡 Hint: Remember to use SecureRandom for generating random bytes and validate conditions!
Discuss the implications of not sanitizing input in a web application. Design a small application that doesn't validate and demonstrate a potential attack.
💡 Hint: Think about the common attacks and how they manipulate input data.
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