.NET Framework Security

Summary

The .NET Framework is not the solution to all software security problems. However, it does provide some great benefits to current mainstream practices. It provides two new code download mechanisms—direct execution of assemblies and browser-hosted controls. These two mechanisms provide a unique balance of overall power and security. For general-purpose software development and deployment, the .NET Framework provides a great mechanism for developers and administrators.

The .NET Framework addresses some networked computing software problems better than others:

• The default configuration of the framework is designed to be secure, so installing the framework doesn't require additional lockdown steps.

• Buffer overruns can be nearly eliminated ...