Secure your ASP.NET applications before you get hacked! This practical guide includes secure coding techniques with annotated examples and full coverage of built-in ASP.NET Core security tools.

In ASP.NET Core Security, you will learn how to:

• Understand and recognize common web app attacks
• Implement attack countermeasures
• Use testing and scanning tools and libraries
• Activate built-in browser security features from ASP.NET
• Take advantage of .NET and ASP.NET Core security APIs
• Manage passwords to minimize damage from a data leak
• Securely store application secrets

ASP.NET Core Security teaches you the skills and countermeasures you need to keep your ASP.NET Core apps secure from the most common web application attacks. With this collection of practical techniques, you will be able to anticipate risks and introduce practices like testing as regular security checkups. You’ll be fascinated as the author explores real-world security breaches, including rogue Firefox extensions and Adobe password thefts. The examples present universal security best practices with a sharp focus on the unique needs of ASP.NET Core applications.