Learning ASP.NET Web API (Video 21)

The video tutorial covers the basics of Secure Socket Layer (SSL) and its implementation in ASP.NET Web API. It explains how SSL works to secure HTTP communication by using certificates and encryption. The tutorial also demonstrates creating a custom filter to enforce HTTPS in Web API requests. A demo is provided to show the implementation and testing of SSL. The video concludes with a brief introduction to Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS).

What is the primary purpose of SSL/TLS in HTTP communication?

• To speed up data transmission

• To enhance user interface design

• To provide a secure layer over HTTP

• To reduce server load

What is the role of a certificate in SSL/TLS?

• To encrypt and sign messages

• To compress data

• To manage server resources

• To increase bandwidth

What does the 'RequireHttpsAttribute' filter do in a Web API?

• It blocks requests not using HTTPS

• It logs all incoming requests

• It caches API responses

• It compresses response data

How can the 'RequireHttpsAttribute' filter be applied in a Web API?

• Only at the controller level

• Only at the application level

• Only at the method level

• At application, controller, or method level

What happens when a request is made to a Web API over HTTP with the 'RequireHttpsAttribute' filter applied?

• The request is redirected to HTTPS

• The request is logged and processed

• The request is blocked with a 403 response

• The request is ignored