Security (How Do I in Visual Basic)

Security and Visual Basic Development

Discusses the three common areas where you need to address security concerns.

Security in Visual Studio

Provides links and pointers to fundamental security concepts, including secure coding techniques.

Code Access Security Basics

Describes code access security and its most common uses.

Role-Based Security

Provides an overview of .NET Framework role-based security.

Security Policy Best Practices

Provides information for Windows developers about best practices for secure software.

Microsoft Security Developer Center

Learn how Microsoft is working to help you keep your applications and systems secure, from the desktop to network-level systems, with links to security resources for IT professionals, developers, and home users.

How to: Modify Database Connections

Gives advice about issues like how to store the database connection string.

Security Policy Best Practices

Provides information for Windows developers about best practices for secure software.

Securing ASP.NET Web Sites

The examples in this section show how to create ASP.NET applications that incorporate various kinds of security.

Limiting Access to ASP.NET Web Sites

Describes how to control who can gain access to your Web project files and what level of access individuals have to the application.

Security in Windows Forms Overview

Briefly explains the .NET Framework security model and the basic steps necessary to ensure the Windows Forms in your application are secure.

More Secure Printing in Windows Forms

Describes how to access printing features in a semi-trusted environment.

More Secure File and Data Access in Windows Forms

Describes how to access files and data in a semi-trusted environment.

ClickOnce Deployment and Security

Discusses permissions issues about applications deployed using ClickOnce technology, which run in a "sandbox," with limited permissions based on a security zone.

Code Access Security

Provides conceptual information on code security and describes the .NET Framework approach to securing your components.

Imperative Security

Describes how to use imperative security checks to protect sensitive lines of code from unauthorized use.

How to: Modify Database Connections

Gives advice about issues like how to store the database connection string.

Visual Basic Security Samples

These samples demonstrate security tasks.

Concepts