Part 1. Say hello to Spring Security

Diving into the realm of Spring Security? Let’s embark on this journey together! In this initial part of the book, we will set the stage by laying a solid foundation.

Chapter 1 begins by introducing you to the world of Spring Security. As we progress, we’ll delve deeper into the essence of software security, attempting to answer pertinent questions such as “What is software security?” and “Why is it of paramount importance?” Moreover, we’ll outline the learning trajectory of this book, ensuring you know what to anticipate as you proceed.

Chapter 2 promises to be a hands-on endeavor. We’ll kick things off by initiating your very first Spring project. If you’ve ever wondered about the architecture and class design that drives Spring Security, this chapter will provide a bird’s-eye view. But it’s not just about understanding the default mechanisms. The book will take things a step further by guiding you through the process of overriding default configurations. This will include deep dives into customizing user details, enhancing authorization at various endpoints, exploring diverse configuration methods, defining your own authentication logic, and efficiently utilizing multiple configuration classes.