Java SSL/TLS Resources

Collection of resources about SSL/TLS and its use in Java.

SSL/TLS References

• SSL Survival Guide
• Cryptography & Security
• Introduction to SSL
• The SSL Protocol version 3.0 Internet Draft
• The TLS Protocol version 1.0 RFC
• "HTTP Over TLS" Information RFC
• Apache SSL/TLS Certificates FAQ
  • How to create a certificate (self-signed and not)
• Fifteen Minute Guide to Mutual Authentication
• How to Create a Self Signed Certificate

Java API References

• Java Secure Sockets Extension Reference Guide
• Java 6 Security Guides
• Java PKCS#11 Reference Guide
• Java PKI Programmers Guide
• Java SE Security

Implementation References

• Java 2-way TLS/SSL (Client Certificates) and PKCS12 vs JKS KeyStores
• Java Keytool Examples
• HTTPS With SSL Examples
• SSL Examples
• JBoss AS SSL Setup
• Java Secure HTTP Client Key Management Part 1
• Java Secure HTTP Client Key Management Part 2
• Enabling SSL on a Web Service Endpoint