Chapter 5. Introduction to Runtime Security

In this chapter, we introduce the security features provided by the .NET runtime that most directly affect the code you develop and run. At a high level, we explain the purpose and function of these security features, how they interact with each other, and their relationship with the security provided by the underlying operating system. In the next six chapters, we explore these features in detail, demonstrate how to use them in your own programs, and show you how to extend and customize them.