Secure Programming Cookbook for C and C++ is an important new resource for those serious about writing secure code. With a recipe box full of extensive code examples that developers can put to use in their programs immediately, this book serves as a code companion for those committed to making their programs secure. A wide range of security areas are covered, including cryptography (both symmetric and public key), random numbers, safe initialization, input validation, networking, authentication, access control, email, and anti-tampering.