Daniel Szpisjak
The ends of encryption
End-to-end encryption means data is encrypted at the sender and only the final recipient can decrypt it. True end-to-end encryption has excellent privacy and security benefits. However, it also has a cost. As a developer, it is a great pattern to utilize to shield data from 3rd parties.
Daniel Szpisjak
The Web API Authentication guide
As a web developer, you have various choices regarding API authentication. This guide aims to provide you with a high-level overview of the six most used schemes. Inside, you will find a cheatsheet to help you choose.
Daniel Szpisjak
The Web API Authentication guide, TLS Client Certificates
TLS mutual authentication doubles down on HTTPS. Using this scheme your clients’ identity is proved by presenting certificates and proving ownership of a private key. This is a very potent tool and also a tradeoff.
Daniel Szpisjak
Introducing The Glossary
The Glossary describes common security jargon, phrases, abbreviations , and concepts succinctly and in a way that makes sense to you.
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The Web API Authentication guide, Signature Schemes
HTTP signature schemes provide integrity and authenticity on the application layer. Using them increase security but also incurs complexity.
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The Web API Authentication guide, Bearer tokens
Lots of modern web application utilize bearer tokens. They are ideal for backend integration, but can also be used on the frontend.