Originally posted by sai kamesh chirala:
i would like to do a project like designing a firewall or network intruder system in java.
is it posssible if so please guide providing a over view
I assume that your interest is to work on a "learning project" to learn security concepts and also that you are comfortable with Java.
Reading your question, I also get a feeling that you probably want to learn more on firewalls and intrusion detection systems. Look at
iptables, an opensource firewall implementation for Linux and
Snort, an opensource intrusion detection system. This should give a good feel about what these systems are.
Now, if you want to learn more about firewalls and/or intrusion detection systems then
you should just play with these systems and if extend them (if you can). However, if you want to learn more about Java security then I will recommend a visit to
my book's website. If you want some specific project ideas around Java Security then let me know and I may be able to offer some guidance.
[ November 21, 2003: Message edited by: Pankaj Kr ]