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Next-gen Microsoft Web server details emerge

The next version of Microsoft's Internet Information Services Web server (IIS7) will integrate the ASP.NET development technologies and turn many core features into optional modules. Read more »

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Protect ASP.NET data with the DPAPI

Although .NET offers tight cryptography classes, a more efficient approach for ASP.NET developers is to implement the Data Protection API (DPAPI). Read more »

Maintaining state in ASP.NET: Know your options

Maintaining state is a problem that all Web developers face regardless of the platform. ASP.NET adds four options on top of the standard approaches on the Web. This article drills down on these options. Read more »

Integrate Passport into ASP.NET apps

If you are looking for a secure means to transfer sensitive information in an ASP.NET application, try integrating Microsoft's Passport service. Read more »

Look inside .NET DLL files with Reflector

In this column, I explore reverse engineering compiled ASP.NET code, with an emphasis on the Reflector tool. Read more »

Master simple forms authentication in .NET

Using forms authentication, you can quickly build a simple, secure Web app. This walk-through shows you how to apply the strategy in your apps. Read more »

Maintaining session state in ASP

What are the issues surrounding the use of session IDs in both "classic" ASP and ASP.NET and what happens with sessions when multiple Web servers come into play? Read more »

Encrypting configuration data in ASP.NET 2.0

Learn how to protect data stored in a configuration file via encryption and describe new features available in ASP.NET 2.0. We'll begin with an overview of the encryption options and continue with the actual encryption of data values in a configuration file. Read more »

Practical Web service security in .NET

Learn how to secure a Web service using VS.NET. Our sample code will enable you to prevent unauthorised users from accessing the service. Read more »

Don't underestimate passwords in Web apps

Password security for a Web application is a no-brainer for seasoned Web developers. But should you force users to enter strong passwords? Read more »

Protect your JavaScript with obfuscation

This article takes a closer look at the concept of code obfuscation and provides a sampling of obfuscator tools that will help you protect your JavaScript code. Read more »

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    Opera has thrown a little more love at device developers by announcing an updated version of its software development kit on Wednesday at CES. Read more »

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