Hello Monks,

I was reading DuBois' book and he talks about encryption modules, Crypt::Blowfish, Crypt::DES, and Crypt::IDEA, and how he uses them so data entered via a form are secure.

Well, I'm trying to create a login screen with username and password. I want to make sure that when the user who types this information, the information comes across securely.

Well, I tried testing DuBois' script and found that the script won't work because the modules listed above are not installed on my hosting providers' server. I tried to install that modules myself into my own directory and I do not have the ability to do so. The hosting provider tells me that they won't install the modules.

Well, I come to you for some advice. How can I create a secure login screen without having the modules the DuBois' mentions?

Thank you for all your assistance.

In reply to Form Security/Encryption - not sure? by b310

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