lockbox
A modern encryption library for Ruby and Rails that works with database fields, files, and strings.
What is lockbox?
Lockbox is a modern encryption library for Ruby and Rails that provides application-level encryption for database fields, files, and strings. It solves the problem of securing sensitive data in Ruby applications by offering seamless integration with popular ORMs and file upload libraries, ensuring data is encrypted at rest without disrupting existing workflows.
Ruby and Rails developers who need to encrypt sensitive data like emails, files, or user information in their applications, particularly those using Active Record, Active Storage, or other supported libraries.
Developers choose Lockbox for its zero-dependency design, ease of migration from existing data, and comprehensive support for key rotation and multiple encryption algorithms. Its focus on compatibility with existing code and libraries reduces the friction of adding encryption to Rails applications.
Overview
Modern encryption for Ruby and Rails
Use Cases
Best For
- Encrypting sensitive database columns like emails or phone numbers in Rails applications
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