security issues

[iddwb]

I am contemplating a simple socket application in python.  It will serve
only a specific set a management data.  I am thinking of modelling it like
the httpd server -- or just using that -- but, was wondering what kind of
security questions arise.  Currently using python 1.6x on linux and
freebsd.  Can anyone comment on issues I should be concerned about?  

Basically, I just want a readonly socket -- open to anyone who cares to
read it. 

David Bear
College of Public Programs/ASU