ASP.NET Kick Start

Chapter 16. Securing Your Application

IN THIS CHAPTER

• Overview of Forms Authentication

• Enabling Forms Authentication

• Storing Usernames and Passwords in the Web.Config File

• Storing Usernames and Passwords in a Database Table

• Implementing Custom Roles with Forms Authentication

Most Web applications include password-protected areas. For example, if you are building an online store, you’ll need to force users to register before they buy a product. Or, if you are creating an employee directory, you might want to password protect the page for adding new employees so that only administrators of the application can access the page.

In this chapter, you will learn how to password protect pages in your Web application by taking advantage of Forms Authentication. ...