sett: data encryption and transfer made easy(ier) by Jaroslaw Surkont, Christian Ribeaud - 🦀 Zürisee

Data encryption and transfer made easy with Set, a Rust-based library using Sequoia PGP for end-to-end encryption, with a focus on ease of use, performance, and reliability.

Key takeaways
  • Data encryption and transfer made easy with Set: a Rust-based library
    • Set uses Sequoia PGP to provide end-to-end encryption for data transfer
    • Can encrypt and decrypt files, with options for local file system, SFTP, and S3 transfer protocols
    • Supports command-line interface and GUI for easy use
  • Challenges in implementing Set:
    • Supporting multiple platforms and operating systems
    • Ensuring compatibility with older versions of Python and CentOS 7
    • Managing chain trust aspect of GPG
  • Benefits of using Rust for Set:
    • Improved performance and reliability
    • Easier maintenance and distribution
    • Ability to compile entire application into a single file executable
  • Future developments:
    • Improving performance and compression
    • Supporting more transfer protocols and storage systems
    • Enhancing security with better key management and authentication
  • Key takeaways:
    • Set provides an easy-to-use data encryption and transfer solution
    • Rust-based implementation offers improved performance and reliability
    • Future developments focus on improving performance, security, and usability