Provides methods for protecting and unprotecting memory. This class cannot be inherited.
See Also: ProtectedMemory Members
Syntax
public sealed class ProtectedMemory
Remarks
This class provides access to the Data Protection API (DPAPI) available in the Windows XP and later operating systems. This is a service that is provided by the operating system and does not require additional libraries. It provides encryption for sensitive data in memory.
The class consists of two wrappers for the unmanaged DPAPI, ProtectedMemory.Protect(Byte[], MemoryProtectionScope) and ProtectedMemory.Unprotect(Byte[], MemoryProtectionScope). These two methods can be used to encrypt and decrypt data in memory.
Requirements
Namespace: System.Security.Cryptography
Assembly: System.Security (in System.Security.dll)
Assembly Versions: 2.0.0.0, 4.0.0.0
Since: .NET 2.0
Assembly: System.Security (in System.Security.dll)
Assembly Versions: 2.0.0.0, 4.0.0.0
Since: .NET 2.0