A Guide to encryption and hashing in Laravel

This article was originally written by Ashley Allen on the Honeybadger Developer Blog.

Every web developer should be aware of hashing and encryption because they are vital security concepts. When used correctly, they can improve web application security and help ensure the privacy of users' personally identifiable information (PII).

In this article, we'll explore hashing and encryption, including their differences. We'll also learn how to use them within Laravel projects to improve application security. We'll cover how to hash …

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