.NET Framework Security

Summary

Knowing what is available to manage through the web.config file is essential to securing ASP.NET applications. It enables you to have one more tool that will help secure not only applications, but Web servers as well. Some of the information given here relies on or is enhanced by the security settings of IIS as well as the operating system. Using this information to correctly secure your Web site will prevent many a stressful event due to lack of planning with regard to securing your application.