Archive for December, 2010
Increasing Password Security: Hash with sha256 Client-Side
NOTE: This post DOES NOT increase application security, all it does is protect the users password from being transferred clear text over an insecure connection. I will work on a better blog post about password and application security using a SSL certificate and salting a Blowfish hash. An important part of user registration and authentication [...]
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 [...]
