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Agreed. Upon further reading I've learned that many web services are app-specific and basic login is adequate. Whereas a social website would use OpenID for a more user friendly experience.
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Agreed. Upon further reading I've learned that many web services are app-specific and basic login is adequate. Whereas a social website would use OpenID for a more user friendly experience.

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Q. Is using Basic Authentication and SSL cert really enough security?<br />
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Every security methodology I read highly recommend using SSL certs (HTTPS).<br />
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Q. This makes me curious why not keep authentication basic? <br />
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Q. Why mess with tokens, keys, etc...?
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Q. Is using Basic Authentication and SSL cert really enough security?

Every security methodology I read highly recommend using SSL certs (HTTPS).

Q. This makes me curious why not keep authentication basic? 

Q. Why mess with tokens, keys, etc...?

Web Api 2 Basic Authentication &amp; HTTPS?

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Web Api 2 Basic Authentication &amp; HTTPS?

Web Api 2 Basic Authentication & HTTPS?