Archive for December, 2010
Increasing Password Security: Hash with sha256 Client-Side
An important part of user registration and authentication is the security of their password. A password stored in plain-text, or transfered over the internet in plain-text without the use of a SSL certificate can lead to the theft of the password, posing a security risk to not only the user but to your site as [...]
Upcoming Grand Haven Ski/Snowboard Event
Element Design is proudly hosting the “Exposed to the Elements Rail Jam” at Mulligans Hollow, in Grand Haven, MI. All proceeds of the event will be donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The event sponsors include: Buffalo Bob’s Skate Shop, Kowalski Granite Center, Skull Candy, Marhar Snowboards, and HR Block.
Single Joomla Page SSL (https)
Joomla offers only several options for SSL usage in the Global Configuration of the site. Under the “System” tab, you can set it to force SSL on all of the site, only the administrator portion, or none of the site. With a SSL certificate installed, I recommend having the administrator portion of the site selected. In [...]
