WinForms Reporting Application Security

• Jan 10, 2024

The topics in this section describe how to ensure the maximum level of security in your WinForms reporting application:

• Ensure Safe Loading of Reports
• Data Access Security
• Enable Custom SQL in Report Designer
• Provide Custom Query Validation in Report Designer
• Clipboard Access Policy

Important

Though this section primarily applies to Report Designer components, applications that use Print Preview capabilities may also be exposed to various security risks.

If you have not yet done so, be sure to review the following help topic: DevExpress Reporting - Security Considerations.