Jasypt (Java Simplified Encryption) is a library aimed at providing developers a simple way to add encryption capabilities to their projects including: password digesting, text/binary encryption, Hibernate transparent encryption and Spring Security (ACEGI) integration.

What's new in 1.2:

• Number encryption support.
  
• New and more flexible salt generation infrastructure.
  
• Refactored and enhanced easy API (util package).
  
• Greatly enhanced Hibernate integration:
  • Easier configuration.
    
  • Support for encryption of new data types: texts, binaries, numeric types, booleans, dates...
• Refactored and enhanced Spring Security (ACEGI) integration support.
  
• New and updated documentation.

Visit the project's page at: http://www.jasypt.org
For more specific information on Jasypt + Hibernate integration, visit: http://www.jasypt.org/hibernate3.html

Regards,
Daniel.