Application security is a topic of continuous interest and attention. Modern applications are expected to be robust, predictable and respectful of users’ privacy. To help developers build safer Windows Store apps, several new security features have been added to Windows 8 and Visual Studio 2012.

However, while these new features reduce some security risks, it is important for developers to understand and follow the best practices for working with sensitive data and for intellectual property protection.

Read my post exploring the best security practices and new security features of Windows 8 on Canadian Developer Connection blog: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/cdndevs/archive/2013/03/19/building-secure-windows-store-apps.aspx