.NET Development Security Solutions
Chapter One
Understanding .NET Security
Understanding the .NET Framework Security Enhancements
Defining the Security Issues .NET Doesn't Handle
.NET Framework Architectural Considerations
Read any trade press magazine and you'll likely run into one or two articles that consider
the latest security threat, at least one about the latest security break-in, and several concerning
the latest virus. All of these articles make it sound as if every piece of software you own
is under attack. In many ways, your software is under attack-even the software you write.
Crackers aren't particular; they'll use any hole they find to get into your system and cause
damage.
NOTE
For the purposes of this book, the term cracker will refer to an individual that's breaking
into a system on an unauthorized basis. This includes any form of illegal activity on the
system. On the other hand, the term hacker will refer to someone who performs authorized
(legal) low-level system activities, including testing system security. Hackers also
help find undocumented solutions to many computer needs and create workarounds for
both hardware and software problems. In some cases, you need to ... read full excerpt from .NET Development Security Solutions ebook
