
366 Chapter 8 • Securing XML
Summary
XML is a powerful specification that you can use to describe complex
data and make that data available to many applications. XML used with
XSL allows for the transformation of that data into any format imagi-
nable, including HTML. XML schemas define standards that are used to
transfer XML documents among business partners. Using these tools,
you can create Web applications that can be more easily maintained, can
support a wider variety of browsers, and can communicate with virtually
any entity on the Internet. But, increasing the exposure of your data
requires careful planning as to how to secure that data.
The W3C is ...