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Course Outline
Sovereignty in Decentralized Communication
- The data governance risks associated with centralized chat platforms.
- An overview of the Matrix protocol, covering rooms, events, and federation.
- Comparing Synapse and Dendrite as homeserver solutions.
Deploying the Homeserver
- Configuring a Docker Compose environment with Synapse, PostgreSQL, and Element Web.
- Setting up reverse proxies using Nginx and LetsEncrypt.
- Managing federation settings, including .well-known delegation and port 8448.
Identity and Authentication
- Implementing local authentication, LDAP integration, and OpenID Connect.
- Defining user registration policies and controlling guest access.
- Establishing SSO connections via Keycloak, Authentik, or Authelia.
End-to-End Encryption
- Managing cross-signing and device verification processes.
- Utilizing key backup and recovery mechanisms for lost devices.
- Understanding administrative responsibilities regarding encrypted rooms and data export rules.
Spaces, Rooms, and Bridges
- Organizing enterprise spaces for various departments and projects.
- Using IRC, Slack, and Telegram bridges to enhance cross-team interaction.
- Leveraging threading, reactions, and bots for automated workflows.
Security and Moderation
- Employing the Admin API for user oversight, room closure, and data removal.
- Configuring privacy controls for message retention, redaction, and media cleanup.
- Applying rate limits and CAPTCHAs to prevent spam registrations.
System Maintenance and Scalability
- Postgres upkeep, including vacuuming, indexing, and long-term storage strategies.
- Optimizing media repository capacity and offloading to S3.
- Monitoring performance with Prometheus and defining logging retention policies.
Requirements
- Proficiency in intermediate Linux administration and foundational Docker concepts.
- Conceptual grasp of federated messaging architectures and HTTPS protocols.
- Working knowledge of web proxy setups using Nginx/Apache.
Target Audience
- Corporate IT groups transitioning from Slack, Teams, or Discord to sovereign messaging solutions.
- Professionals in regulated sectors such as healthcare, finance, and defense.
- Champions of decentralization and organizations prioritizing privacy.
14 Hours
