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Course Outline
Decentralized Communication Sovereignty
- Why centralized chat poses data governance risks.
- Overview of the Matrix protocol: rooms, events, and federation.
- Comparison of Synapse and Dendrite homeserver options.
Homeserver Deployment
- Setting up a Docker Compose stack with Synapse, PostgreSQL, and Element Web.
- Configuring a reverse proxy with Nginx and LetsEncrypt.
- Federation configuration: .well-known delegation and port 8448.
Authentication and Identity
- Local authentication, LDAP integration, and OpenID Connect.
- User registration policies and guest access control.
- Single Sign-On (SSO) with Keycloak, Authentik, or Authelia.
End-to-End Encryption
- Workflows for cross-signing and device verification.
- Key backup and recovery procedures for lost devices.
- Administrative implications of encrypted rooms and export rules.
Spaces, Rooms, and Bridges
- Structuring enterprise spaces for departments and projects.
- Using IRC, Slack, and Telegram bridges for inter-team communication.
- Utilizing threading, reactions, and bots for automation.
Security and Moderation
- Using the Admin API for user management, room shutdown, and data deletion.
- Configuring privacy settings: message retention, redaction, and media purging.
- Implementing rate limiting and CAPTCHA to mitigate spam registration.
Maintenance and Scaling
- Postgres maintenance: vacuuming, indexing, and long-term retention strategies.
- Determining media repository sizing and offloading to S3.
- Monitoring with Prometheus and establishing logging retention policies.
Requirements
- Intermediate knowledge of Linux system administration and basics of Docker.
- Understanding of federated messaging protocols and HTTPS.
- Familiarity with web proxy configuration (e.g., Nginx/Apache).
Audience
- Enterprise IT teams looking to replace Slack, Teams, or Discord with sovereign messaging solutions.
- Regulated industries such as healthcare, finance, and defense.
- Proponents of decentralization and privacy-focused organizations.
14 Hours
Testimonials (3)
She was very well verse with the material. Very nice, engaging. She always pauses to ask if there are questions or clarifications.
Jones Manlapaz - Nordstern Group
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