Josh Lake

Josh Lake is a writer who focuses on the intersections between technology, privacy and security. His work helps companies and individuals get the most out of technological developments, without having to sacrifice their civil liberties or open themselves up to the ever-increasing threats of cybercrime.

What is a key derivation function (KDF) and how do they work?

By Josh Lake in Information Security, on August 14, 2022 at 6:46 pm

Key derivation functions (KDFs) play a vital role in our security. They help us create strong keys, allow us to store passwords and more.

What is fernet and when should you use it?

By Josh Lake in Information Security, on June 15, 2022 at 9:55 am

Fernet makes it easy for Python developers to implement encryption and authentication into their applications.

What is the CIA triad — confidentiality, integrity and availability?

By Josh Lake in Information Security, on June 14, 2022 at 9:59 am

The CIA triad are three critical attributes for data security; confidentiality, integrity and availability.

What is single sign-on (SSO)?

By Josh Lake in Information Security, on June 14, 2022 at 9:55 am

Single sign-on can make life easier for users and help to boost an organization’s overall security. However, it also comes with downsides.

What is a preimage attack?

By Josh Lake in Information Security, on June 14, 2022 at 9:53 am

If a preimage attack is possible against the cryptographic hash functions we use, it could completely undermine our online security.

What are dark patterns and how do they violate your privacy?

By Josh Lake in Information Security, on June 14, 2022 at 9:51 am

Websites and apps use dark patterns to manipulate us into taking actions that we may not want to take. Find out how they violate our privacy.

What is a collision attack?

By Josh Lake in Information Security, on March 30, 2022 at 6:06 pm

Collision attacks threaten the security of cryptographic hash functions, which form critical parts of our cybersecurity infrastructure.

How do hackers crack passwords?

By Josh Lake in Information Security, on March 14, 2022 at 10:08 am

Password cracking is one of the tools that hackers turn to when they can’t gain access to an account by other means. Find out how they do it.

What is SHA-2 and how does it work?

By Josh Lake in Information Security, on February 17, 2022 at 4:13 pm

SHA-2 is a hash function that plays a critical role in much of our online security. Find out what it is, where it’s used and how it works.

What is the SHA-2 algorithm?

By Josh Lake in Information Security, on February 17, 2022 at 4:12 pm

The SHA-2 algorithm is a key component of your everyday online security. Find out how SHA-256 and its related algorithms work in our guide.

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