Re: Web application security w getstring

[Mitchell Stoltz]

Those long query strings can serve both purposes - security and 
customization. They do roughly the same thing as cookies, although each 
has its advantages and disadvantages.
          -Mitch

Justin wrote:
> I'm a newbie to web app security. Are URLs you see with long querystrings,
> for security reasons or to allow the end user to add to favourites (get the
> exact same page/situation back- url integrity). I'm learning how to maintain
> a 'session' with a logged-in user.
> 
> Tks
> Justin
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