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Overview
Using client-proven methods, and over 15 years of programming experience, expert author Davis Chapman empowers developers to create powerful, secure applications. Developing Secure Applications with Visual Basic first provides you with an understanding of encryption, and then guides you through adding security features to your own applications using the Microsoft CryptoAPI, and the new security features of Windows 2000. Developers who have been confused by the high-end, academic style of other encryption books and cryptography theory will delight with Chapman's understandable style and hands-on methods. This book covers security topics developers want and need to know including File Encryption, Encrypted Communications, Working with Certificates, Digital Signatures, SChannel Communications (SSL), Secure E-Mail, and much more.
Synopsis
Using client-proven methods, and over 15 years of programming experience, expert author Davis Chapman empowers developers to create powerful, secure applications. Developing Secure Applications with Visual Basic first provides you with an understanding of encryption, and then guides you through adding security features to your own applications using the Microsoft CryptoAPI, and the new security features of Windows 2000. Developers who have been confused by the high-end, academic style of other encryption books and cryptography theory will delight with Chapman's understandable style and hands-on methods. This book covers security topics developers want and need to know including File Encryption, Encrypted Communications, Working with Certificates, Digital Signatures, SChannel Communications (SSL), Secure E-Mail, and much more.
Booknews
A solutions oriented guide for developers, covering encryption, security programming, and some essential nonprogramming topics. Specific topics include password encryption, digital signatures, Active Directory Security, and legal issues. A companion Web site contains source code. Material is written to accommodate readers who read from beginning to end as well as those who read only specific chapters, with chapter prerequisites stated. Assumes Visual Basic programming experience. Chapman is a professional programmer specializing in software design and development, and has written several books on computer applications. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)