Real-world developer training for results on the job-and on the exam.

Build real-world programming skills-and prepare for MCP Exams 70-330 and 70-340-with this official Microsoft study guide. Work at your own pace through a system of lessons, practices, and labs-with code examples in both Visual Basic and Visual C#.

For further self-assessment and practice, use the Readiness Review Suite on CD- featuring 300 challenging test questions for each language, plus detailed feedback. Whether advancing the skills you need on the job-or preparing for MCAD or MCSD certification-you'll gain practical experience developing application security features with the Microsoft .NET Framework.

Learn how to:

Apply application security fundamentals:

• Implement security features at design time
• Use secure coding best practices
• Test applications for vulnerabilities

Use the .NET Framework:

• Take advantage of platform security capabilities
• Implement role-based and code-access security measures
• Help maintain resistance to attack during deployment

Help protect data and networked applications:

• Use cryptography techniques
• Harden ASP.NET applications
• Minimize risk when using external components and services

Your kit includes:

• NEW-Fully reengineered self-paced study guide with expert exam tips
• Side-by-side code examples for both Visual Basic .NET and Visual C# .NET
• NEW-Learn-by-doing practices and labs for skills you can apply to the job
• C# and Visual Basic .NET projects on CD for use with specific practices
• NEW-Readiness Review Suite featuring 300 questions for each language and multiple testing options.
• NEW-eBook in PDF format
• NEW-180-day evaluation version of Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition
• NEW-60-day evaluation version of Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003 Professional Edition

• Application Security Fundamentals
  • Implementing Security at Design Time
  • Using Secure Coding Best Practices
  • Testing Applications for Vulnerabilities
• Using the NET Security Framework
  • Taking Advantage of Platform Security
  • Implementing Role-Based Security
  • Implementing Code Access Security
  • Maximizing Security During Deployment
• Protecting Data and Networked Applications
  • Protecting Data by Using Cryptography
  • Hardening ASPNET Applications
  • Improving Security When Using External
  • Components and Services