Security is a major concern for both application architects and developers. Applications that store sensitive information need to be protected from malicious attacks and from competitors attempting to steal information or intellectual property. When designing a security model for your application, you must be aware of security requirements from a business perspective and the implications that a chosen security model can have on performance, scalability, and deployment.

For general information about security planning for software development, visit the Microsoft Web site about security at http://www.microsoft.com/security/.

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