The First 6 Things to Think About in User Data Security
Is your user information safe?
Data security is something that no company, no matter the size can afford to ignore. No developer wants to be "that person" that uploaded the credentials to the public GIT repository - but it happens. And no one wants to have to send out emails to your user base telling them that their social security numbers or bank account information has been compromised because an employee's laptop was stolen. Even if you are just creating a small project: if you are storing information about your users you need to have data security in mind. Here are the first minimum considerations for the non-security expert.
Don't Think You Are Smarter Than You Are
Don't create your own login security. Don't try to create a custom encryption method. Unless you are a D...