# data-encryption

Sets up data encryption at rest and in transit using AES-256-GCM, RSA, and TLS configurations for Node.js, Python, and PostgreSQL.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 611 installs · ★ 371
- Author: aj-geddes
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/aj-geddes/useful-ai-prompts/tree/HEAD/skills/data-encryption/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-03-04
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/data-encryption

## What it does

This skill provides implementation patterns for protecting sensitive records, passwords, and network traffic. It includes reference setups for Node.js using standard `crypto`, a Python cryptography implementation, PostgreSQL column-level security, and TLS/SSL configurations.

The patterns focus on authenticated encryption using AES-256-GCM alongside PBKDF2 or Argon2 for key derivation. Asymmetric tasks rely on RSA-4096 or ECC, enforcing TLS 1.2+ for transit security.

Hardcoding encryption keys directly in application source code is prohibited by the guidelines. Keys must live in a dedicated KMS or HSM, otherwise proper key rotation fails.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add aj-geddes/useful-ai-prompts --skill data-encryption -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/data-encryption/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/data-encryption/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add aj-geddes/useful-ai-prompts --skill data-encryption -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/data-encryption/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add aj-geddes/useful-ai-prompts --skill data-encryption -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/data-encryption/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install aj-geddes/useful-ai-prompts data-encryption
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/data-encryption/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add aj-geddes/useful-ai-prompts --skill data-encryption -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/aj-geddes/useful-ai-prompts --path skills/data-encryption
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/data-encryption/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add aj-geddes/useful-ai-prompts --skill data-encryption -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/aj-geddes/useful-ai-prompts/tree/HEAD/skills/data-encryption/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- implement AES-256-GCM encryption for application data in Node.js or Python
- configure database encryption in PostgreSQL to satisfy GDPR and HIPAA requirements
- set up password hashing with salt using PBKDF2 or Argon2
- enforce TLS 1.2+ configuration for secure communications

## Example prompts
- Write an encryption service in Node.js using AES-256-GCM and PBKDF2 key derivation
- How should I structure PostgreSQL database encryption for PCI-DSS compliance?
- Configure TLS/SSL settings that avoid weak ciphers and enforce authenticated encryption

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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````text
---
name: data-encryption
description: >
  Implement strong encryption using AES, RSA, TLS, and proper key management.
  Use when securing data at rest, in transit, or implementing end-to-end
  encryption.
---

# Data Encryption

## Table of Contents

- [Overview](#overview)
- [When to Use](#when-to-use)
- [Quick Start](#quick-start)
- [Reference Guides](#reference-guides)
- [Best Practices](#best-practices)

## Overview

Implement robust encryption strategies for protecting sensitive data at rest and in transit using industry-standard cryptographic algorithms and key management practices.

## When to Use

- Sensitive data storage
- Database encryption
- File encryption
- Communication security
- Compliance requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS)
- Password storage
- End-to-end encryption

## Quick Start

Minimal working example:

```javascript
// encryption-service.js
const crypto = require("crypto");
const fs = require("fs").promises;

class EncryptionService {
  constructor() {
    // AES-256-GCM for symmetric encryption
    this.algorithm = "aes-256-gcm";
    this.keyLength = 32; // 256 bits
    this.ivLength = 16; // 128 bits
    this.saltLength = 64;
    this.tagLength = 16;
  }

  /**
   * Generate a cryptographically secure random key
   */
  generateKey() {
    return crypto.randomBytes(this.keyLength);
  }

  /**
   * Derive a key from a password using PBKDF2
   */
  async deriveKey(password, salt = null) {
// ... (see reference guides for full implementation)
```

## Reference Guides

Detailed implementations in the `references/` directory:

| Guide | Contents |
|---|---|
| [Node.js Encryption Library](references/nodejs-encryption-library.md) | Node.js Encryption Library |
| [Python Cryptography Implementation](references/python-cryptography-implementation.md) | Python Cryptography Implementation |
| [Database Encryption (PostgreSQL)](references/database-encryption-postgresql.md) | Database Encryption (PostgreSQL) |
| [TLS/SSL Configuration](references/tlsssl-configuration.md) | TLS/SSL Configuration |

## Best Practices

### ✅ DO

- Use AES-256-GCM for symmetric encryption
- Use RSA-4096 or ECC for asymmetric encryption
- Implement proper key rotation
- Use secure key storage (HSM, KMS)
- Salt and hash passwords
- Use TLS 1.2+ for transit encryption
- Implement key derivation (PBKDF2, Argon2)
- Use authenticated encryption

### ❌ DON'T

- Roll your own crypto
- Store keys in code
- Use ECB mode
- Use MD5 or SHA1
- Reuse IVs/nonces
- Use weak key lengths
- Skip authentication tags
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