The Bottom Line
Secure XML takes you through what you need to know to keep your XML secure.
Pros
- Good overview of XML
- Various security suggestions
- Complete description of XMLDSIG
Cons
- Too much introductory XML
Description
- Covers the basics of XML, including DTDs, schemas, and namespaces.
- Explains other XML specifications like XPath, XPointer, and SOAP.
- XML canonicalization is explained so that you can use digital signatures with XML.
- Digital signatures are explained and you learn how to use them with your applications.
- You can also learn about keying to secure your data cryptographically.
Guide Review - Secure XML by Donald Eastlake and Kitty Niles
Security is an important part of the Internet and XML is becoming a larger part of Internet development. But often people forget to include security in their XML applications. This book is really two books in one. The first 150 pages are actually a book introducing XML. While this is helpful, there are many other books available that are just as good or better on the subject of XML. I would have preferred even more on the subject of security. But the second half of the book is excellent and if you're looking for secure XML this is the place to start.
