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Loading Secrets at Runtime Without Leaking Them: config(), the Keystore, and run
Part 3 of 3 on @faizahmed/secret-keystore . Part 1 was the threat model; Part 2 was the CLI. This part is how your app reads secre…
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Encrypt Your .env with One Command: The secret-keystore CLI
Part 2 of 3 on @faizahmed/secret-keystore . Part 1 covered the threat model; this part is pure hands-on. By the end you'll have an…
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Your .env Is a Loaded Gun: A Saner Threat Model for Node.js Secrets
Part 1 of 3 in a deep-dive on @faizahmed/secret-keystore . New here? Start with the Complete Guide. For the original incident writ…
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Encrypted .env for Node.js with AWS KMS: The Complete Guide
A year ago I would have told you a .env file was fine. Then we patched a CVSS 10.0 RCE in Next.js (CVE-2025-66478) and spent the n…
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How AWS Nitro Enclaves Prove You’re Running Secure Code: Remote Attestation Explained
We encrypt data. We store it in S3. We feel secure. But when that data comes back for decryption - how do you know who’s asking fo…
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Homomorphic Encryption: Performing Computations on Encrypted Data
🧐 What is Homomorphic Encryption? Homomorphic Encryption (HE) is a revolutionary cryptographic technique that allows computations…
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Zero Trust Encryption: A Security-First Approach
🧐 What is Zero Trust Encryption? Zero Trust Encryption (ZTE) is a security model that enforces continuous verification and least…
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KMS vs HSM: AWS Key Management vs Hardware Security Modules
🧐 What is Key Management? Key Management Systems (KMS) and Hardware Security Modules (HSM) are essential for securely generating,…
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End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) in Messaging Apps
🧐 What is End-to-End Encryption (E2EE)? End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) ensures that only the sender and the intended recipient can…
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How Digital Signatures Ensure Data Integrity?
🧐 What is a Digital Signature? A digital signature is a cryptographic technique that ensures the authenticity, integrity, and non…
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How TLS/SSL Encryption Protects the Internet?
Understanding the Security Behind HTTPS Have you ever noticed the padlock icon 🔒 in your browser’s address bar? That’s because TL…
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AES vs RSA Encryption: Differences and When to Use Each
Understanding the Two Giants of Encryption In modern cryptography, AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) and RSA (Rivest-Shamir-Adlem…
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Hashing vs Encryption: Key Differences, Examples, and Uses
In the world of cybersecurity, hashing and encryption are two fundamental techniques used to secure data. While they may seem simi…
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What is Envelope Encryption? DEK, KEK, and AWS KMS
Introduction Encryption is essential for securing data, but managing encryption keys securely can be challenging. Envelope Encrypt…
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Symmetric vs Asymmetric Encryption
Introduction Encryption is a fundamental concept in cybersecurity that protects data from unauthorized access. When data is encryp…