DEV·3yExplaining SSH to my Uber Driver
SSH is a secure, secret tunnel that allows developers to connect to another computer over the internet and perform various tasks. It is commonly used for deploying code and updating server configurations. SSH's encryption and authorization protocols make it more secure than older communication protocols. By using public-key authentication, SSH protects user information from hackers.
ByteByteGo·3yEP73: Cheat sheet of different databases in cloud services
For the fifth year, the State of the API Report is the world's largest and most comprehensive survey and report on APIs. More than 40,000 developers and API professionals have shared their thoughts on development priorities, their API tools, and where they see APIs going.
Hacker News·2yOpen source & zero knowledge private note taking app
Notesnook is an open-source and zero-knowledge private note-taking app that prioritizes user privacy. It offers end-to-end encryption, encrypted note syncing, password-protected notes vault, web clipping, and more. Users can access their notes on mobile and desktop devices.
System Weakness·3yPassword Cracking —Understanding basics and tools used.
Password Cracking is the process of using an program/software to identify an unknown or forgotten password. The strength of a password is primarily determined by the number of characters the password contains. The cracking process can involve either comparing stored passwords against various wordlists or to use algorithms to generate random strings for authentication.
Community Picks·3yThe Complete Guide to Becoming a Web Developer: Part 8
The Complete Guide to Becoming a Web Developer: Part 8 is designed to be your roadmap, your companion as we navigate the intricate landscape of a developer’s mind and the crucial role web security plays in our day-to-day coding lives. We’ll start by exploring the developer mindset, dissecting its key components, and understanding why it's so essential.
Code Like A Girl·3yTop 5 PHP Best Practices
The world craves PHP-based websites and applications, and why not since it has covered 80% of the web? Getting familiar with the PHP best practices below is the only way to succeed in the long haul. Maintaining proper documentation of your code documentation is the first and foremost practice to follow.
freeCodeCamp·3yGo Language for Encryption – Tutorial
Learn Go, a powerful programming language known for its simplicity and efficiency, through a course on freeCodeCamp.org. The course covers three practical Go projects, including website health checker, file encryption, and data encryption. Go is widely used by companies like Google, Dropbox, and Docker for various applications.
System Weakness·3yEncryption Algorithms in Python
Encryption is crucial as it ensures that a company’s data remains private and protected from unauthorized access or breaches. Data Encryption refers to the method of transforming data, such as text, email, or messages, from a readable format to an unreadable format.
freeCodeCamp·3yHow Does a VPN Work? Tutorial for Beginners
A VPN works by routing / forwarding all your data from your laptop or phone through your VPN to the internet, rather than directly through your ISP. When you use a VPN, it encrypts your data on the client side. After the data is encrypted, it's passed through a VPN tunnel which others can’t access.
AWS in Plain English·3yTips To Pass AWS Certified Developer Associate Exam (DVA-C02)
AWS Certified Developer Associate Exam (DVA-C02) Harry Siddhu has listed down some major AWS services that are highly important for the exam. The information provided below is not exhaustive, but it will certainly enhance your knowledge and aid you during the exam.
DZone·3yUsing JSON Web Encryption (JWE)
JSON Web Encryption (JWE) could be used when one needs to add sensitive information to a token that one would not want to share with other systems. In this case, the user can decode the token and get all the information from the payload. The full specification of JWE can be found in RFC7516.
Bits and Pieces·3yQuickstart to Node’s Crypto Module for Encryption/Decryption
In this guide, we explore how you can use Node’s built-in crypto module to correctly perform the (symmetric) encryption/decryption operations to secure data for your applications. In layman terms, symmetric encryption is when you take the text you want to encrypt (called the plaintext) and use a secret key.
Hacker News·3yrobinmoisson/staticrypt: Password protect a static HTML page, decrypted in-browser in JS with no dependency. No server logic needed.
StatiCrypt is a tool that uses AES-256 and WebCrypto to encrypt HTML files with a password, allowing for password protection without the need for a back-end server. It provides options to encrypt files online or through the command-line interface. The encrypted files can be decrypted in the browser.
ShiftMag - Insightful Engineering Content·3yThe Lazy Developer: Testing in production is real, but…
Developers admit to pushing untested code to production and circumventing security protocols, according to a study. The behavior is seen as a systemic issue, with organizations advised to re-evaluate their testing processes and security protocols.
