I have two servers in different locations (not within the same LAN). Both have a WCF client and WCF server. The WCF client on one server connects to the WCF server on the other, and v.v. What would be the best way to secure this communication, other than using SSL and certificates?
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Jump to PostSite-to- site VPN between both locations created at the edge/perimeter network so the servers are unaware of the tunnel and no configuration is needed by the servers or applications running on those boxes.
Jump to PostThere's a couple of ways.
As well as using TLS (standard SSL solution) you can also use Certificate based authentication (effectively enforcing that both client and server have valid certificates)
You can also use Username and Password based authentication (including domain authentication if you have that available)
The easiest, if …
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