Tutorial Feature
Part 1: The Theory
Part 2: The Setup
Part 3: Requesting the Token
Part 4: Logging In
Part 5: Conclusion

Tutorial source files
Flash
Secure login with Flash

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As Flash becomes used more and more for creating web based applications, the need to be able to identify the user becomes of critical importance. In order for any authentication mechanism to be truly useful, it needs to be secure. In this tutorial, you will see how you can set up Flash to authenticate a user without sending the password across the network in the clear.

Level: Intermediate. Requires basic knowledge of Flash and ActionScript.
Requirements: Flash MX, some server scripting engine (Tomcat running JSP used here).

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