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Australians want what's bad for them: Biometrics
Australians would prefer to use voice biometrics rather than PIN and password verification to prove their identity — but security experts warn biometrics exposes consumers to even greater risk. Read more »
RSA to test new Web authentication service
Looking for a way to get its security gadgets into the hands of average consumers, RSA Security plans to test a new Web authentication service. Read more »
Flaw in BGP net protocol
Security researchers have warned of an underlying security issue concerning the Border Gateway Protocol, the core internet routing protocol. Read more »
Microsoft boosts the security of ISA Server with Service Pack 2
Get the details on Service Pack 2 for Microsoft's Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000. Read more »
Windows, IIS at risk from 'token kidnapping'
Hosting providers and IT professionals have been warned of a threat posed to Microsoft IIS Web servers through exploitation of vulnerabilities in Microsoft operating systems. Read more »
Microsoft allows pirate XP users to download IE7
Microsoft is to allow pirated copies of Windows XP to download and install Internet Explorer 7 without gaining Windows Genuine Advantage authentication, which is a move to boost security but not encourage piracy, according to the software giant. Read more »
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 »
Passport's heir gets open-source competition
Will the 'identity Big Bang' leave Microsoft in the cold? Read more »
Sun's McNealy swings at rivals
Scott McNealy, the Sun Microsystems chief executive who has become something of a punching bag as his company fights back to profitability, threw some punches of his own on Tuesday. Read more »
SOA heeds industry's call
Experts say the time has come for services-oriented-architecture design approaches, which revamp business processes and could change the economics of delivering software. Read more »
Features (60)
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 »
How to build secure ASP.NET applications
ASP.NET provides several ways to protect your Web-based app from attack. Here's an overview of authentication, authorisation, and role-based security. 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 »
Keeping the door open...and shut
A Web server opens up your business to the outside world, so how do you keep out those parts of the world you don't like? Read more »
Kerberos vulnerability hits Linux/UNIX versions
The Kerberos Administration daemon (kadmind), which is used in connection with Kerberos authentication, contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in many implementations, mostly affecting Linux/UNIX. Read more »
Cookieless data persistence is possible
Cookies are a common way to store retrievable user information, such as authentication data. But what if you need a non-cookie solution? Read more »
ASP.NET security with web.config
For ASP.NET applications, the web.config file contains information about the application's operation. Find out how to manage application security settings through this 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 »
ASP.NET security holes
Learn about the recently discovered holes in ASP.NET, and ponder who should be responsible for security. Read more »
Designing secure intranet applications
During the design phase, engineering and security teams must work together to ensure intranet applications meet the established security standards. Read more »
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