Securing the Application Login
In this section we'll discuss how to secure pages in a WebObjects application. In particular, we'll provide a secure login page to the online forum application.
An Introduction to Security with WebObjects
For the Web to truly become globally ubiquitous it is vital to ensure that electronic commerce is as safe as purchasing items over the counter. Electronic security has been seen as a means to this end. Hence, the need to secure sensitive data, such as passwords or credit-card details, passed over the Web.
Protecting the things that are dear to us requires attention to detail and care. Often it can be expensive, too.
Before we begin this chapter, here is a quick summary of the terms we'll be using in this acronym ...
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