Unlocking the Power of Format-Preserving Encryption in Go

Unlocking the Power of Format-Preserving Encryption in Go
CyberSecurity
May 21, 2024
Zyg, Baljeet

πŸ” Unlocking the Power of Format-Preserving Encryption in Go

As digital guardians, protecting sensitive information is paramount in our ongoing battle against data breaches and cyber threats. So I used it to continue my learning Go ecosystem.

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🌟 Why FPE?

FPE maintains the format of the data it encrypts, which is crucial for fields that require data validity, like credit card numbers, social security numbers, and phone numbers. This means data can remain useful in its encrypted state, aiding in functionality without compromising on security.

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πŸ›‘οΈ Go for Security

Using Go for implementing FPE adds another layer of robustness due to its efficiency and performance in handling concurrent operations, making it an excellent choice for real-time data processing and security.

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πŸ“ Example CodeI’ve crafted a simple Proof of Concept (PoC) that demonstrates how to encrypt and decrypt data using FPE in Go. This example helps illustrate the practical application of FPE and its integration into Go projects.

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πŸ”— View the PoC Code Here :https://lnkd.in/g2jTdHTU

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β€πŸš¨ Disclaimer: This code is intended for proof of concept purposes and should not be used as-is in production environments. ‍

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Zyg, Baljeet