Learning ASP.NET Web API (Video 20)

The video tutorial covers security considerations in ASP.NET Web API, focusing on network and application-level security. It discusses the importance of SSL for encrypted connections, CORS for resource sharing, and the distinction between authentication and authorization. The tutorial also introduces OAuth as a modern approach to authentication, highlighting its widespread use in applications like Facebook and Google.

What is the primary purpose of SSL in web applications?

• To reduce server load

• To enhance user interface design

• To encrypt data between client and server

• To speed up data transmission

Which of the following is a key feature of CORS in web security?

• It allows resource sharing across different domains

• It encrypts data between client and server

• It provides user authentication

• It compresses data for faster transmission

How does OAuth differ from traditional authentication methods?

• It is only used for internal applications

• It requires no user credentials

• It is based on claim-based authentication

• It uses password-based authentication

What is the main distinction between authentication and authorization?

• Neither is used in web security

• Both are the same process

• Authentication grants access, while authorization verifies identity

• Authentication verifies identity, while authorization grants access

Which of the following platforms commonly use OAuth for security?

• Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+

• Amazon, eBay, and Alibaba

• LinkedIn, Instagram, and Snapchat

• Microsoft, Google, and Twitter