Chapter 17. Security

Terms you'll need to understand:

• Access Control List (ACL)

• Anonymous access

• Web authentication

• Notes authentication

• Field Encryption

• Secure Socket Layers (SSL)

• Maximum Internet Access

• Roles

• File Protection Documents

Concepts/Techniques you'll need to master:

• Understanding security differences between Web and Notes clients

• How to plan application security based on Web Authentication

• Setting database access

• Setting field access

• Controlling access to CGI directories

• Setting File Protection documents

• Understanding and determining Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)

When developing an application, you need to know not only the purpose of the application but also what needs to be done to protect it. Understanding the Domino Security Model is a first step to securing your applications. Application developers use the Domino Security Model to guarantee data is accessible only to those users whom it was intended. This is especially true for Web browsers, where TCP/IP is an open protocol.

Security is a concern to both Administrators and Designers. This chapter discusses security issues related to accessing applications through both Notes and Web clients and addresses the security topics covered on the 612 exam.