Node.js Security: Encrypt & Decrypt Env Vars in Docker (2025)

Github Repo Link to Follow Along! : (https://github.com/programmingtothecore/DockerApp-EncryptEnvSecrets) 🔥 Please scroll below for timestamps: 🔒 Secure your Node.js apps with TheTechSchkool! In this tutorial, learn how to encrypt & decrypt env vars in Docker containers for better Node.js security. Perfect for DevOps pros and Node.js developers looking to master Docker security and DevOps best practices. Follow along to protect sensitive data in your Node.js Docker projects! Search 'TheTechSchkool' (no spaces!) for more tech tutorials! Share your security tips on LinkedIn or Twitter and tag me! 🔥 Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome to Node.js Security Video 🚀 00:04 - Intro: Encrypt & Decrypt Env Vars 🔒 00:36 - Goal: Secure Env Vars in Docker 📋 01:01 - Folder Structure and GitHub Repo 🔗 01:32 - Creating Docker App Folder 💻 02:44 - Dockerfile Setup: Node Alpine Base 🛠️ 04:07 - Docker Compose Setup: Env File & Command 📜 05:29 - Setting Up .env File with Sample Values 📄 06:54 - Why Encrypt Env Vars? (Security Concerns) 🔐 07:38 - Encrypt.js Script: Encrypting Env Vars 🔍 09:06 - Running Encrypt.js to Encrypt Values ⚙️ 10:22 - Decrypt.js Script: Decrypting Env Vars 🔓 11:52 - Package.json: Adding Dependencies 📦 12:37 - App.js: Using Decrypted Env Vars 🖥️ 14:13 - Building and Running with Docker Compose 🐳 15:47 - Checking Logs: Before & After Decryption 📈 17:19 - Outro: Next Steps & Subscribe! ✨ ✅ Subscribe for more tech education! 💬 Comment: How do you secure your Node.js apps? #NodeJSSecurity #DockerSecurity #DevOpsBestPractices #TechTutorials Links: [CKA Series](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZ5zmrGcd3U&list=PLiaprz68IoTZcgb2TChyDBlzz0IS777al&ab_channel=TheTechSchkool) [Ansible Series](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOo4feaNH3k&list=PLiaprz68IoTZpyHimTdxSHaE6taOKMBsh&ab_channel=TheTechSchkool)