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# Secure Development (Replication)
  This section provides information to help you plan for a more secure replication topology.  
  
## In This Section  
 [Replication Agent Security Model](../../../relational-databases/replication/security/replication-agent-security-model.md)  
 Describes the security model for replication agents.  
  
 [Security Role Requirements for Replication](../../../relational-databases/replication/security/security-role-requirements-for-replication.md)  
 Describes the minimum security permissions and roles required by a replication topology.  
  
 [Replication Security Best Practices](../../../relational-databases/replication/security/replication-security-best-practices.md)  
 Provides general information that enables you to plan for a more secure replication topology.  
  
## See Also  
 [Security Overview (Replication)](../../../relational-databases/replication/security/security-overview-replication.md)   
 [Secure Deployment (Replication)](../../../relational-databases/replication/security/secure-deployment-replication.md)