JSP & Servlet Project Pro: 50 Industry-Ready Web Applications for Aspiring Java Developers (VOL-5)

Build Secure Enterprise Web Applications Using JSP, Servlets, JDBC, MySQL, SHA-256, JavaMail API, Apache Tomcat & Modern Authentication Techniques

Author: Anshuman Mishra

Security is no longer an optional feature in modern software development—it is a fundamental requirement. Every web application that handles user accounts, confidential information, online transactions, or business operations must implement strong authentication, secure session management, password protection, and defenses against common cyber threats.

JSP & Servlet Project Pro: 50 Industry-Ready Web Applications for Aspiring Java Developers (VOL-5) focuses entirely on web application security, teaching readers how to build secure Java web applications using practical, real-world projects based on modern authentication and cybersecurity principles.

Rather than presenting security concepts only through theory, this volume adopts a project-based approach where every chapter demonstrates how enterprise applications protect user data, authenticate users, validate requests, and defend against common web vulnerabilities.

Each project reflects industry best practices and prepares students to develop secure applications suitable for academic projects, internships, software engineering careers, and enterprise environments.

Learn the Foundations of Secure Web Development

Security begins with understanding how vulnerabilities arise and how secure software is designed.

Readers gain practical experience with:

Secure Authentication
User Authorization
Password Security
Session Management
Input Validation
Secure Database Access
Request Validation
Secure Coding Standards
Error Handling
Web Security Best Practices

These concepts form the foundation of professional Java web application development.

Build a Secure Login System Using SHA-256

Authentication is the first line of defense in any web application.

This project demonstrates how to create a secure login system using SHA-256 password hashing.

Topics include:

User Registration
Password Hashing
SHA-256 Encryption
Secure Authentication
Login Validation
Password Comparison
Database Storage
Session Creation
Logout Functionality
Secure User Access

Readers understand why passwords should never be stored in plain text and how secure authentication mechanisms protect user accounts.

Develop OTP-Based Email Verification

Email verification is widely used by modern applications to verify user identities.

Readers build a complete verification system featuring:

OTP Generation
Email Verification
JavaMail API Integration
Secure Registration
Verification Workflow
Expiration Handling
User Confirmation
Verification Status
Authentication Flow
Database Updates

This project closely resembles the account verification process used by leading online platforms.

Create a Password Reset Module

Password recovery is an essential feature of every secure application.

This project teaches:

Forgot Password Workflow
Secure Reset Requests
Token Generation
Email-Based Password Reset
Reset Validation
Password Update
Session Security
User Authentication
Expiration Control
Secure Database Operations

Readers learn how enterprise applications safely handle password recovery without exposing sensitive information.

Implement Session Timeout and Auto-Logout

Session management protects users from unauthorized access after inactivity.

Readers develop a secure session management module including:

Session Creation
Session Monitoring
Timeout Configuration
Auto Logout
Inactive User Detection
Secure Session Handling
Session Invalidation
Login Protection
Activity Tracking
User Notifications

The project demonstrates techniques commonly implemented in banking, healthcare, and enterprise software.

Integrate CAPTCHA Protection

Automated attacks and spam submissions are common challenges for online applications.

This project demonstrates:

CAPTCHA Integration
Human Verification
Form Protection
Spam Prevention
Bot Detection
Registration Security
Login Protection
Validation Workflow
Secure Form Submission
User Verification

Readers understand how CAPTCHA helps improve application security and prevent automated abuse.

Prevent CSRF and SQL Injection Attacks

Understanding web vulnerabilities is essential for every software developer.

This educational project demonstrates secure coding techniques for protecting applications against common threats.

Topics include:

CSRF Protection Concepts
CSRF Tokens
SQL Injection Awareness
Prepared Statements
Input Validation
Parameterized Queries
Secure Database Access
Request Verification
Secure Form Processing
Defensive Programming Practices

Readers learn how to build applications that reduce the risk of common web security vulnerabilities through proper coding practices.

Strengthen Enterprise Security Skills

Throughout the projects, readers gain practical experience with:

JSP Development
Servlet Programming
JDBC
MySQL
JavaMail API
SHA-256 Hashing
Authentication Systems
Authorization
Session Management
Secure Coding

These technologies and practices are widely used in enterprise Java development.

Professional Security Practices

Beyond programming, this volume introduces security-focused software engineering practices including:

Authentication Design
Password Policies
Secure Database Design
Input Validation
Error Handling
Secure Configuration
Access Control
Code Review
Security Testing
Application Hardening

These practices prepare readers to build secure, production-ready applications.

Key Topics Covered

JSP
Servlets
JDBC
MySQL
SHA-256 Password Hashing
Secure Login
OTP Verification
JavaMail API
Password Reset
Session Timeout
Auto Logout
CAPTCHA
CSRF Protection
SQL Injection Prevention
Authentication
Authorization
Secure Coding
Apache Tomcat
Git
GitHub

Ideal For

This book is highly recommended for:

BCA Students
MCA Students
B.Tech Students
M.Tech Students
Computer Science Students
Information Technology Students
Java Developers
Backend Developers
Full Stack Java Developers
Cybersecurity Beginners
Secure Software Developers
University Faculty
Technical Trainers
Placement Aspirants
Enterprise Java Developers
Self-Learners

Why Read This Book?

While Volume I introduced core web applications, Volume II focused on e-commerce systems, Volume III explored enterprise dashboards, and Volume IV emphasized database-driven development, JSP & Servlet Project Pro: 50 Industry-Ready Web Applications for Aspiring Java Developers (VOL-5) addresses one of the most critical aspects of modern software engineering—application security.

Through six complete security-focused projects—including Secure Login with SHA-256 Hashing, OTP-Based Email Verification, Password Reset Module, Session Timeout & Auto-Logout, CAPTCHA Integration, and CSRF & SQL Injection Prevention—readers learn how professional Java developers protect enterprise applications against common security risks while implementing reliable authentication and authorization systems.

Whether you are developing university projects, preparing for software engineering interviews, building enterprise applications, or pursuing a career in Java backend development or cybersecurity, this volume provides the practical security knowledge, hands-on coding experience, and industry-ready skills needed to develop secure, professional Java web applications.

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