Democratising Enterprise Readiness - #MarchWebSecurity
Tags: webdev, security, opensource, startup
Published: 2024-03-10 20:26:15

> In the interest of full transparency, I should disclose that I work at [BoxyHQ](https://boxyhq.com). However, even if I didn't, I would still have created this series. As someone who creates tools and products for other indie creators, the idea of making our offerings accessible to enterprise customers is incredibly exciting. While I'm certainly biased as an employee of BoxyHQ, my goal with this content is to provide an honest, in-depth look at how their products and services can empower organizations of all sizes to achieve enterprise readiness.

With that said, imagine if enterprise readiness was as simple as calling an API. 

What if startups could sell to enterprises with a set of open-source security building blocks that enabled single sign-on support, regardless of the identity provider or protocol, all while keeping costs in check? And what if these startups could access value-added services like directory sync, audit logs, and a privacy vault using the same democratized, open-source model?

BoxyHQ is on a mission to make this a reality. Over the next week, I'll dive deep into the products and services offered by BoxyHQ and explore the options their [open-source philosophy](https://boxyhq.com/pledge) unlocks for developers and businesses alike. [To quote co-founder and CEO, Deepak Prabhakara](https://boxyhq.com/blog/enterprise-readiness-made-simple):

> “And [so,] we went ahead and started BoxyHQ to build this vision. BoxyHQ is a commercial open-source software [company] that helps you add enterprise features to your app in just a few lines of code. We want to make enterprise features simple, that's it. That's our focus for the next few years. We want to solve the hard things for you and give you back valuable time to focus on your core products.”

You'll get hands-on with how-to guides and product demos, hear from experts in the web security space, and learn from the stories of those who have already leveraged BoxyHQ's solutions. It's going to be a content-packed week, but don't worry - everything will be available for free, forever, so you can refer back to it whenever you need.

Whether you're a developer, CTO (Chief Technology Officer), CISO (Chief Information Security Officer), CEO (Chief Executive Officer), or anyone thinking about building a SaaS offering, this is an opportunity to discover the transformative power of open-source and BoxyHQ. Get ready to be empowered by a democratized, open-source approach to enterprise readiness.

## What can you expect?

While we are still dialing it all in, here are some things you can look forward to.

### Monday

- Setting up [SAML Jackson](https://github.com/boxyhq/jackson) on your local machine.
- I will also look at using the [Nextjs Jackson example](https://github.com/boxyhq/jackson-examples) with the local version of SAML Jackson.
- I will share a success story from the folks over at [BlockSurvey](https://blocksurvey.io/).

### Tuesday

- The recording of [BoxyHQ’s recent webinar with err0](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/boxyhq_webinar-cybersecurity-auditlogs-activity-7168194396897624064-1o7x) will be live.
- What is in BoxyHQ’s [open-source enterprise SaaS starter kit](https://github.com/boxyhq/saas-starter-kit)? I will write a post and record a video showing you how to get it up and running locally.

### Wednesday

- I am speaking with [Matteo Collina](https://nodeland.dev/) about Nodejs security.
- Using SAML Jackson with Vuejs.

### Thursday

- Setting up [Retraced](https://github.com/retracedhq/retraced/tree/main), open-source audit logs, locally.
- Deploy SAML Jackson to Vercel and Heroku.

### Friday

- I will speak with Will Bamberg and Florian Scholtz from Open Web Docs about [documentation to secure the web forward](https://openwebdocs.org/content/posts/secure-the-web-forward/).

### Stretch Challenge/Hackathon
Can we deploy a 1-Click App implementation of SAML Jackson to DigitalOcean?

## How can you follow along and be part of it?

This week is all about exploring the power of open-source and democratized enterprise readiness. But it's not just a one-way street – we want you to be an active part of this journey.

First and foremost, we encourage you to engage with us on social media. Share your thoughts, ask questions, tell us how you are using our tools, and spark discussions using the hashtag `#MarchWebSecurity`. Whether you're on Mastodon, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, or another platform, your participation will help shape the conversation and bring new perspectives to the table.

Additionally, we'll be sharing content on Dev.to and YouTube, so be sure to follow us there. These platforms will serve as hubs for tutorials, demos, and expert interviews, giving you a hands-on look at how BoxyHQ's solutions can transform your approach to enterprise readiness.

If you find value in the content we're sharing, we'd be incredibly grateful if you could help spread the word. Share our posts, videos, and articles with your network, and let others know about the exciting possibilities that open-source enterprise readiness unlocks.

Finally, we invite you to show your support for our open-source community by [starring or forking and contributing](https://github.com/boxyhq) back to our projects on GitHub. This simple act not only demonstrates your appreciation for the work being done but also helps increase the visibility of these invaluable resources securing their future.

Remember, this is a collaborative effort, and your participation is what will make it truly successful. So, let's embark on this journey together, unlocking the full potential of enterprise readiness for organizations of all sizes.

### Links

You can find and follow me on the following platforms:

- [Schalk Neethling on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/schalkneethling/)
- [Schalk Neethling on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaIC2hpfo9av8-R7g9qE2sw)
- [Schalk Neethling on Twitch](https://www.twitch.tv/schalkneethling)
- [Schalk Neethling on Mastodon](https://hachyderm.io/@schalkneethling)
- [Schalk Neethling on Twitter](https://twitter.com/schalkneethling)
- [Schalk Neethling on Dev.to](https://dev.to/schalkneethling)
- [Schalk Neethling on Substack](https://schalkneethling.substack.com/)

You can find and follow BoxyHQ on the following platforms:

- [Join the BoxyHQ community on Discord](https://discord.boxyhq.com/)
- [BoxyHQ on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/boxyhq/)
- [BoxyHQ on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRx3EWQL1l07MTgtDHx5IMA)
- [BoxyHQ on Twitter](https://twitter.com/boxyhq)
- [BoxyHQ on Mastodon](https://hachyderm.io/@boxyhq)
- [BoxyHQ on Dev.to](https://dev.to/boxyhq)
- [BoxyHQ on Substack](https://boxyhq.substack.com/)

What are you most excited about? How would you like to get involved? Anything else you would like me to cover? Anyone I should speak to?