Specifies the scope of the data protection to be applied by the ProtectedData.Protect(Byte[], Byte[], DataProtectionScope) method.
Syntax
Remarks
This enumeration is used with the ProtectedData.Protect(Byte[], Byte[], DataProtectionScope) and ProtectedData.Unprotect(Byte[], Byte[], DataProtectionScope) methods to protect data through encryption.
Caution The DataProtectionScope.LocalMachine enumeration value allows multiple accounts to unprotect data. Use this value only when you trust every account on a computer. For most situations, you should use the DataProtectionScope.CurrentUser value.
Members
| Member Name | Description |
|---|---|
| CurrentUser |
The protected data is associated with the current user. Only threads running under the current user context can unprotect the data. |
| LocalMachine |
The protected data is associated with the machine context. Any process running on the computer can unprotect data. This enumeration value is usually used in server-specific applications that run on a server where untrusted users are not allowed access. |
Requirements
Assembly: System.Security (in System.Security.dll)
Assembly Versions: 2.0.0.0, 4.0.0.0
Since: .NET 2.0