Local Authentication Subsystem (LASS)
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4/8/2010
The Local Authentication Subsystem (LASS) provides the infrastructure that enables user authentication independent of the application and the specific authentication mechanism. Password authentication provides only one option, a password, for verification. However, LASS allows you to support sophisticated authentication mechanisms, such as biometrics. In addition, you can use LASS functionality to specify event-based policies to authenticate users.
In This Section
- LASS Application Development
Provides specific instructions for the developer of an application that uses LASS.
- Configuring LASS
Provides instructions for configuring a device to use LASS.
- LASS Security
Provides security information and best practices for LASS.
- LASS Registry Settings
Defines LASS and LAP registry settings.
- LASS Samples
Describes LASS and LAP samples.
- LASS Reference
Describes the LASS application programming interface (API) components, including the functions exported by a LAP.
Related Sections
- Security for Windows Mobile Devices
Describes how you can add security to your applications using services which include Cryptography, Certificates, and Smart Card.