Get hands-on, expert guidance for developing more secure Web applications with ASP.NET 2.0 with in-depth reference. The nature of the Web and its underlying communication protocols make Web applications harder to secure and, therefore, a prime target for hacking attacks and other kinds of compromises. Start with the Web application materials with enhanced security from the ground up, beginning with Web server set-ups, and learn how to harden that machine for a potentially hostile environment such as the Internet. This guide covers how to integrate ASP.NET into the Microsoft Windows security infrastructure and how to effectively use impersonation, delegation, and Active Directory directory service.