Marcin Szostak

In this article, you’ll find an explanation of how the Argon2 password hashing algorithm can be implemented into a Symfony-based application. The algorithm is used to encrypt passwords and store them in a safe place. We will show you a practical example of processing it, step by step.

The OWASP Foundation exists to improve software security worldwide. Every four years their global community publishes a list of the most dangerous security threats in the world. As a developer, I knew some of them already, however in this article I would like to walk you through each security threat that made it onto the newest OWASP Top 10 list.

Protecting your database has never been more important. Your API keys, card information or even invoices can be a prime target for a cybernetic attack. In this article, I will talk about making your data unreadable to hackers using symmetric key encryption. Read on to find out what it is and when you should consider it.

Even the best digital products are at risk of cyber attacks and while a strong password can help with protecting your digital assets, it’s not a foolproof method. Learn how to use the Argon2 algorithm to prevent passwords from being cracked.