Re: Storing passwords in database

From: Steve C. Orr [MVP, MCSD] (Steve_at_Orr.net)
Date: 11/29/04 

Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2004 13:08:44 -0800

I agree with John that hashing is preferable. Most programmers would
consider it to be the best practice.
Here's an example for you:
http://www.aspnetpro.com/NewsletterArticle/2003/04/asp200304so_l/asp200304so_l.asp 

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I hope this helps,
Steve C. Orr, MCSD, MVP
http://Steve.Orr.net
"VB Programmer" <Dont*NoSpam-Please*@jEmail.com> wrote in message 
news:uupzulk1EHA.1260@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>I am using SQL Server as the database for my ASP.NET app.
>
> I have a users table with a password field.  What is the best way to 
> encrypt it before it goes into the table, then decrypt it to read the 
> value?  Any sample code or links would be helpful.
>
> Thanks!
>

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