In this meeting, the State Changers discussed application security questions with a focus on the platform Xano. The central concern was whether the security functionalities within Xano would work as anticipated. The discussions revolved around the ability to automate keys, storing keys in environmental variables and databases, and concerns related to account access and data confidentiality. One State Changer expressed concern that access keys might be visible to anyone with access to the high level or Google Dial platform.
The group settled on the fact that the level of security provided by Xano and similar platforms for small businesses is sufficient in most cases. Large corporations may have more sophisticated security measures due to legal liabilities, but smaller businesses can maintain adequate security by improving their systems without investing heavily in security measures. The bear analogy was used to illustrate the approach to security; it simply needs to be better than the average, and you can focus on improvement without necessarily reaching perfection. One of the key insights from the meeting is the importance of having a community of users willing to help each other. This notion was not only expressed but also demonstrated during the discussion about the security mechanism within the Xano platform. The group agreed to encourage mutual assistance and to promote a culture where everyone feels comfortable asking for help. Furthermore, the meeting concluded with an acknowledgement of the need for a mechanism to manage the number of members in the community. Keywords mentioned: Xano.
(Source: Office Hours 2/28 )
