Pro WCF 4: Practical Microsoft SOA Implementation, Second Edition

Chapter 7. Implementing WCF Security

Security is one of the fundamental features of any software platform. In fact, security requirements have grown exponentially in the past decade because of the increasing popularity of public networks. Securing a distributed enterprise (one that is physically scattered around the world) using a public network such as the Internet is a challenging task. Malicious hackers, identity fraudsters, and disgruntled employees cost organizations millions of dollars every year. What does WCF offer in the security space to combat these issues?

You can secure your enterprise in many ways. Initially, you need to secure an organization at the physical level. You need to ensure your server farms are behind locked doors and ...