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What is message security in WCF?
Updated May 6, 2026
Short answer
Message security protects SOAP messages end-to-end.
Deep explanation
It encrypts and signs messages at the message level instead of transport layer.
Real-world example
Banking systems ensuring message integrity.
Common mistakes
- Using transport security when message-level is required.
Follow-up questions
- Message vs transport security?
- Is it slower?