A Note about Security

The sample applications in this book were designed to demonstrate key techniques presented in each chapter. Although limited forms of security were considered, readers should not assume that the sample applications are production-ready.

Readers interested in using the sample applications as a starting point for building their own solutions should thoroughly evaluate the code for security weaknesses. The Microsoft MSDN Web site (http://msdn.microsoft.com) contains many helpful resources for writing secure code. One resource readers may want to refer to first is a MSDN Webcast titled "Writing Secure Code Best Practices." The Webcast, which originally played on October 12, 2004, is available through the Microsoft On-Demand Webcasts Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/seminar/events/webcasts/ondemand.mspx.