Three Ways DuckDuckGo Protects User Privacy While Getting Things Done - And How You Can Too

Discover three innovative ways DuckDuckGo safeguards user privacy while maintaining operational efficiency in this informative conference talk. Learn about their unique approach to using NGiNX as a proxy for external content, including custom patches that enable management and troubleshooting without logging user information. Explore how DuckDuckGo's privacy apps and browser extensions upgrade user connections to SSL using an extensive list. Gain insights into their anonymous A/B testing techniques for continuous site improvement. Delve into topics such as reverse proxy implementation, Google CDN usage, pixel requests, spell checking, and HTTP upgrading. Understand the criteria and checks involved in their "Smarter Encryption" initiative. Acquire valuable knowledge on balancing privacy protection with functionality in tech operations, applicable to various organizations aiming to enhance online trust and user privacy.

Intro
Welcome
Our Vision
Todays Agenda
nginx
reverse proxy
Google CDN
nginx privacy
anonymous testing
pixel requests
spell exp
limitations
HTTP upgrading
Criteria
Checks
Smarter Encryption
Conclusion