Security and cryptography, while always an essential part of the computing industry, have seen their importance increase greatly in the last several years. Microsoft's .NET Framework provides developers with a powerful new set of tools to make their applications secure. .NET Security and Cryptography is a practical and comprehensive guide to implementing both the security and the cryptography features found in the .NET platform. The authors provide numerous clear and focused examples in both C# and Visual Basic .NET, as well as detailed commentary on how the code works. They cover topics in a logical sequence and context, where they are most relevant and most easily understood.

This book will allow developers to:

• Develop a solid basis in the theory of cryptography, so they can understand how the security tools in the .NET Framework function

• Learn to use symmetric algorithms, asymmetric algorithms, and digital signatures

• Master both traditional encryption programming as well as the new techniques of XML encryption and XML signatures

• Learn how these tools apply to ASP.NET and Web Services security