System.Net.Security Namespace ()

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System.Net.Security Namespace

The System.Net.Security namespace provides network streams for secure communications between hosts.

Classes

	Class	Description
	AuthenticatedStream	Provides methods for passing credentials across a stream and requesting or performing authentication for client-server applications.
	NegotiateStream	Provides a stream that uses the Negotiate security protocol to authenticate the client, and optionally the server, in client-server communication.
	SslStream	Provides a stream used for client-server communication that uses the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) security protocol to authenticate the server and optionally the client.

Delegates

	Delegate	Description
	LocalCertificateSelectionCallback	Selects the local Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate used for authentication.
	RemoteCertificateValidationCallback	Verifies the remote Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate used for authentication.

Enumerations

	Enumeration	Description
	AuthenticationLevel	Specifies client requirements for authentication and impersonation when using the WebRequest class and derived classes to request a resource.
	ProtectionLevel	Indicates the security services requested for an authenticated stream.
	SslPolicyErrors	Enumerates Secure Socket Layer (SSL) policy errors.