SecureDrop

SecureDrop is a secure messaging and file transfer system designed to provide confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of data exchanged between clients. It ensures that sensitive information remains protected during transmission over the network.

Features

• User Authentication: SecureDrop requires users to authenticate themselves before accessing the system, ensuring that only authorized users can send and receive messages and files.
• End-to-End Encryption: All communications between clients and the server are encrypted to prevent eavesdropping and tampering by unauthorized parties.
• Password Salting: SecureDrop uses password salting to enhance the security of user passwords stored in the system, making them resistant to brute-force attacks.
• File Transfer: SecureDrop supports secure file transfer between clients, allowing users to share files with each other while ensuring confidentiality and integrity.
• Multi-Platform Compatibility: SecureDrop is implemented in Python, making it compatible with various operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and macOS.

Installation

1. Clone the SecureDrop repository to your local machine:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/securedrop.git
   

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd securedrop
   

3. Install the required dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

Usage

Server

1. Start the SecureDrop server by running server.py:

   python server.py
   

2. The server will start listening for incoming connections from clients.

Client

1. Run client.py to start the SecureDrop client:

   python client.py
   

2. Follow the prompts to log in or register a new user.

3. Once logged in you can transfer files, and interact with other users securely.

Contributors

• SamD2021 (@SamD2021)
• MarkSchmidt (@markschmidt-ship-it)
• PaigeMarie