Tales from the Crypt: A Cryptography Primer

Cryptography is a complex and confusing subject. As developers, we are constantly behind the curve of dedicated resources on both sides, red and blue. In this talk I will distill PHP encryption down to its essential drivers. You will learn what makes cryptography weak and strong. You will learn the important questions to ask when making decisions regarding modules and libraries. You will gain the knowledge to make informed This talk won’t make you a cryptography expert but it will give you the knowledge necessary to protect your software from attack. No prior knowledge of cryptography is required for this presentation. It is geared for developers of all experience levels.