DecodeBase64 is a convenience function to decode using StdEncoding.

DecryptAES decrypts an AES encoded []byte, using a hard-wired key value, suitable for use when reading an authentication token.

EncodeBase64 is a convenience function to encode using StdEncoding.

GeneratePassword returns a hashed password.

GenerateRandom returns a string of the specified length using crypo/rand.

GenerateRandomPassword provides a string suitable for use as a password.

GenerateSalt provides a string suitable for use as a salt value.

MakeAES creates an AES encryption of of a given string, using a hard-wired key value, suitable for use as an authentication token.

MatchPassword copares a hashed password with a clear one.

RandSalt generates 16 character value for use in JWT token as salt.