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This document provides an in-depth overview of the security features and practices related to the Silverlight development platform, focusing on protecting users from malicious web sites and ensuring

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How to fill out Silverlight Security Overview

1. Open the Silverlight Security Overview document.
2. Begin with the 'Introduction' section to understand the purpose of the overview.
3. Fill out the 'Application Identification' section by providing details like application name and version.
4. In the 'Security Requirements' section, outline specific security measures that need to be implemented.
5. Complete the 'Data Handling' section by specifying how sensitive data will be managed.
6. Address the 'User Authentication' section, detailing the methods used for user verification.
7. Fill in the 'Access Controls' section, explaining how access will be restricted based on user roles.
8. Review all sections to ensure completeness and accuracy.
9. Submit the completed Silverlight Security Overview for review.

Who needs Silverlight Security Overview?

1. Developers who create Silverlight applications.
2. Project managers overseeing Silverlight application projects.
3. Quality assurance teams tasked with testing Silverlight applications.
4. Compliance officers ensuring security policies are met.
5. Stakeholders interested in the security posture of Silverlight applications.

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What browsers still support Silverlight?

Microsoft Silverlight will reach the end of support on October 12, 2021. While currently, only Internet Explorer 10 and 11 support Silverlight, IE10 has already gone end of life at the end of 2020, making IE11 the last supported browser to also support Silverlight.

How do I Silverlight now that it has been discontinued?

As of October 2021, Microsoft no longer hosts Silverlight, so clicking the button leads to a 404 webpage. In most cases, the Windows Universal App should be utilized. To maintain same UI, the Standalone Scout application can be downloaded for use without needing a web browser.

What has replaced Silverlight?

Microsoft Silverlight was a web application framework that allowed developers to create multimedia-rich and interactive web applications that could run on multiple platforms. It was used to develop various applications, from video streaming services to desktop data entry and processing.

Why was Microsoft Silverlight discontinued?

The core reasons for this are believed to be vulnerabilities in media plugins along with consecutive cyber attacks (Silverlight was a victim in 2014). Microsoft has thus initiated the need for developers to find a newer and better alternative to Silverlight. It is not supported by modern browsers anymore.

Is Silverlight a security risk?

NET Framework and Microsoft Silverlight Allow Code Execution (MS12-016) is a high risk vulnerability that is also high frequency and high visibility. This is the most severe combination of security factors that exists and it is extremely important to find it on your network and fix it as soon as possible.

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What is Silverlight Security Overview?

Silverlight Security Overview is a documentation that outlines the security measures and protocols managed under Silverlight applications, detailing how security is implemented and enforced.

Who is required to file Silverlight Security Overview?

Organizations and developers who utilize Silverlight technology for their applications are required to file the Silverlight Security Overview to ensure compliance with security guidelines.

How to fill out Silverlight Security Overview?

To fill out the Silverlight Security Overview, one must provide detailed information about the security architecture, potential vulnerabilities, and the security mechanisms applied to protect user data within the Silverlight application.

What is the purpose of Silverlight Security Overview?

The purpose of Silverlight Security Overview is to ensure that applications built with Silverlight adhere to security best practices, thereby protecting user data and maintaining the integrity of the application.

What information must be reported on Silverlight Security Overview?

The information that must be reported includes security policies, authentication methods, data encryption practices, and descriptions of how compliance with security standards is achieved.