bcrypt-ruby
A Ruby binding for the OpenBSD bcrypt() password hashing algorithm to securely store user passwords.
What is bcrypt-ruby?
bcrypt-ruby is a Ruby binding for the OpenBSD bcrypt() password hashing algorithm that enables secure storage of user passwords in Ruby applications. It solves the critical security problem of protecting passwords in databases by making password cracking computationally expensive through adaptive hashing. The library automatically handles salt generation and provides adjustable cost factors to maintain security as hardware improves.
Ruby and Rails developers building applications that require secure user authentication and password storage. This includes web developers, security-conscious application builders, and anyone implementing user management systems in Ruby.
Developers choose bcrypt-ruby because it implements the industry-standard bcrypt algorithm specifically designed for password protection, provides automatic salt handling to prevent rainbow table attacks, and offers adjustable cost factors to future-proof security. It's the default password hashing implementation in Rails and is battle-tested in production environments.
Overview
bcrypt-ruby is a Ruby binding for the OpenBSD bcrypt() password hashing algorithm, allowing you to easily store a secure hash of your users' passwords.
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