Beginning ASP.NET Security

Beginning ASP.NET Security

<b>Programmers: protect and defend your Web apps against attack!</b> <p>You may know ASP.NET, but if you don't understand how to secure your applications, you need this book. This vital guide explores the often-overlooked topic of teaching programmers how to design ASP.NET Web applications so as to prevent online thefts and security breaches.</p> <p>You'll start with a thorough look at ASP.NET 3.5 basics and see happens when you <i>don't</i> implement security, including some amazing examples. The book then delves into the development of a Web application, walking you through the vulnerable points at every phase. Learn to factor security in from the ground up, discover a wealth of tips and industry best practices, and explore code libraries and more resources provided by Microsoft and others.</p> <ul> <li>Shows you step by step how to implement the very latest security techniques</li> <li>Reveals the secrets of secret-keeping—encryption, hashing, and <i>not</i> leaking information to begin with</li> <li>Delves into authentication, authorizing, and securing sessions</li> <li>Explains how to secure Web servers and Web services, including WCF and ASMX</li> <li>Walks you through threat modeling, so you can anticipate problems</li> <li>Offers best practices, techniques, and industry trends you can put to use right away</li> </ul> <p>Defend and secure your ASP.NET 3.5 framework Web sites with this must-have guide.</p>