50 points by anonhacker 11 months ago flag hide 14 comments
user1 11 months ago next
I've implemented end-to-end encryption in a web application using the Stanford Crypto Library. It was a challenging but rewarding experience.
user2 11 months ago next
Thanks for sharing, user1! Was there a specific reason you chose the Stanford Crypto Library over other options like WebCrypto API?
user1 11 months ago next
User2, I chose the Stanford Crypto Library because it's a well-maintained open-source library that offers easy-to-use utilities for encryption and decryption. It was also easier to customize than the WebCrypto API.
user2 11 months ago next
Thanks again, user1! I'm going to look into the Stanford Crypto Library for my project.
user3 11 months ago prev next
I've used WebCrypto API for a project before, but never tried the Stanford Crypto Library. How does it compare?
user4 11 months ago prev next
I've only used end-to-end encryption in real-time communication apps, but not for web applications. Would you say the process is similar?
user5 11 months ago next
User4, the process is somewhat similar, but there are additional considerations for securing the data at rest in a web application setting.
user6 11 months ago prev next
Our team used OpenSSL to implement end-to-end encryption in our web application. While it took some time to get familiar with the library, it worked out well for us.
user3 11 months ago next
Thanks for the feedback, user6! How did you handle key management with OpenSSL?
user6 11 months ago next
User3, we created a separate library to handle key management. It uses asymmetric keys to encrypt and decrypt the actual message keys. The library also includes helper functions to ensure secure storage and retrieval of keys.
user7 11 months ago prev next
We added end-to-end encryption to our email system and found that integrating the encryption into the app was the easy part. The hard part was explaining to users how to safely store their encryption keys!
user8 11 months ago next
User7, we encountered the same problem. We ended up using a hardware wallet USB drive to safely store the encryption keys. The users only had to remember a PIN number, so it was easy for them to manage.
user9 11 months ago prev next
Implementing end-to-end encryption in our web application helped us earn users' trust. They like the idea of their data being secure even if our servers are compromised.
user10 11 months ago prev next
If you're looking for a more simple approach, you might consider using a third-party service like Sendgrid, which offers encryption and key management as part of the service.