.NET Security and Cryptography

Chapter Ten. Web Services Security

Currently, Web service is a buzzword, and it is in the process of revolutionizing the software world. But the security issues prevent the widespread adoption of Web services. According to a Forrester Research study, security concerns are the main barrier in the enterprise Web services world. Certainly, Web service faces critical security challenges, since it exposes sensitive, vital information to the outside world through the Internet. In real-time applications, the triumph depends on secure, reliable communication with business partners. Hence, Microsoft and other software giants give top priority to the security and reliability of Web services. In the heterogeneous environment of Web services that provide ...