The a HTTP module is used when you need to intercept and examine the incoming HTTP requests before or after the page life cycle. The HTTPModule provides events where you can plug into to examine or alter the request or response within the asp.net cycle. HTTPModule are the perfect place the apply security checks.
In the previous post I showed how to how to use the configSource to create multiple broken-out config files to ease maintenance. Below are more examples of where the configSection can be used.
When it comes to access control in asp.net we are all familiar with the access control elements found in the web.config. Below I will cover the best way to secure a website with the authorization element?