Python Defences Against Modern Pirates

Pirates of the 18th century exploited the mariners' inability to calculate longitude by lying in wait just east of Barbados (the main navigation point of the Caribbean at the time). Modern thieves exploit other holes in modern security systems. Some exploit unpatched servers and electronically pilfer information, but a growing number are opting to steal actual servers -- skimming the information off at their leisure.

Defending againt this is obviously a bit beyond what most programmers consider their job description. Nonetheless, the situation makes it incumbent upon web developers to program their applications for secure storage of user data. If you missed it last week, see "Insecure Storage", the most recent installment in the "Secure Web Programming" series.