How can I protect the use name and password in ConnectionString?

Question

In order to connect to database I have to put the name and password in ConnectionString I know the C# program can be uncompiled easily how can I the use name and password? thanks!

Mike Gold · Answer

You could also encrypt the connection string and decrypt it in your program. This will add a little more security. -Mike G.

Mahesh Chand · Answer

There are several obfustactors out there such as preemptive.com and remotesoft.com. There is one free community version available with Visual Studio 2005.