Encrypting Connection String in web.config

Question

How can we encrypt the connection string section in web.config file?

Answer 1

See

Encrypting Connection Strings in web.config file

Securing connection strings and making secure authentication method

Answer 2

use aspnet_regiis.exe http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/zhhddkxy.aspx

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/system.configuration.sectioninformation.protectsection.aspx