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.NET Forum / ASP.NET / Web Services / February 2006Does it make any sense to apply WSE 3.0 (Security) on top of SSL?
I am working on a project, the SSL is a requirement, so given the SSL is the mandate, does it make any sense to apply any WSE 3.0 (Security) on top of SSL? Thanks in advance. John Possibly. SSL is transport level security, it basically ensures that nobody can listen in to a conversation between you and someone else. You could however use WSE 3.0 to ensure that you only have conversations with people who provide you with a name and password... and more. Depends what you need to do. Josh http://www.thejoyofcode.com/ Did that help John? Josh Thanks. When you say "WSE 3.0 to ensure that you only have conversations with people who provide you with a name and password... " I thought you could do the same thing in SSL with Basic Authentication. What I am trying to find out is given SSL is very secure, I already using SSL and the only thing I am concerted about is security and do not care about other fancy stuff. Does it justify the cost (both the development & performance on top of SSL) to use WSE 3.0? Thanks again for your help John > Did that help John? > > Josh Good point, you could do it that way too. If your combination of SSL and Basic Authentication meet all your requirements (conversations can't be listened too and users must authenticate) then I'd probably say WSE isn't going to add anything to this scenario. As you're obviously aware, It does provide alternatives to how you're doing what you're doing but I can't think of any killer advantages as SSL and Basic Auth are also public HTTP standards. Good Luck! Josh Free MagazinesGet these publications absolutely FREE for up to 12 months. There are no hidden fees and no obligation. Simply choose a title, complete the application form and submit it. Read more ...
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