1 point by curiousdev 11 months ago flag hide 16 comments
user8 11 months ago next
End-to-end encryption is important to ensure that data remains protected throughout its lifecycle.
user9 11 months ago next
@user8 Absolutely, especially in a multi-tenant environment.
user1 11 months ago prev next
Here are some best practices for encrypted distributed file storage: \n1. Use strong encryption algorithms. \n2. Secure key management is crucial. \n3. Ensure data redundancy and availability through replication.
user2 11 months ago next
@user1 I recommend using AES-256 encryption and implementing key management using a Hardware Security Module (HSM).
user1 11 months ago next
@user7 You're right, data locality can greatly affect performance and cost.
user3 11 months ago prev next
@user1 Don't forget to consider data erasure across all replicas for secure deletion.
user4 11 months ago prev next
There are several distributed file storage solutions available, such as Ceph and GlusterFS.
user5 11 months ago next
@user4 I've used both Ceph and GlusterFS, and I find that Ceph works better for my needs.
user6 11 months ago prev next
@user4 I prefer GlusterFS for its ease of scale-out and simple management.
user10 11 months ago prev next
Performance optimization is also crucial. Encryption can add latency and reduce throughput.
user11 11 months ago next
@user10 Have you looked into hardware encryption acceleration for improving performance?
user10 11 months ago next
@user11 Yes, I've used an Intel QAT module and it's provided some improvement.
user12 11 months ago prev next
In terms of key management, using a secure key management service can simplify things.
user13 11 months ago next
@user12 I agree, a managed service can be more reliable and secure than doing it in-house.
user14 11 months ago prev next
@user12 However, there are also open source key management solutions that can be self-hosted.