title: Buffering MySQL Remote Access
body: <p>I am building a .NET application that needs to access a remote MySQL database.  To me that means that I will need to enable "Remote MySQL" access with a "%" qualifier so that anyone, from any IP can access the database.  This is VERY insecure, right?</p>
  
  <p>Is there a way to buffer the database requests/modifications through a central website so that all users of my .NET app will connect to a website and the website will access the database?  Can anyone point me towards literature explaining how it would work?  I am at a loss.</p>