## PostgreSQL Dump and Obfuscation Tool We are excited to announce the release of Greenmask v0.1.1. This release introduces a suite of new transformers, significantly enhancing its capabilities for obfuscating PostgreSQL databases.
### Greenmask Overview #### Key Features - **Cross-Platform Support:** Developed in Go, Greenmask operates independently of platform constraints, offering flexibility across different operating systems. - **Type-Safe Database Operations:** It ensures data validation and encoding, maintaining the integrity of your database throughout the obfuscation process. - **Transformation Validation:** Greenmask guarantees correct and maintainable data transformations, ensuring reliability and accuracy. - **Partitioned Table Support:** Simplifies configuration for partitioned tables, making it easier to manage large datasets. - **Stateless and Backward Compatible:** Designed to be compatible with standard PostgreSQL utilities, ensuring seamless integration into existing workflows. - **Parallel Execution:** Enhances efficiency in dumping and restoration processes through concurrent operations, reducing the time required for data handling. - **Multiple Storage Options:** Supports both local and remote storage solutions, offering flexibility in data management and backup strategies. #### Use Cases Greenmask is ideally suited for: - Routine **backup** and **restoration** tasks, ensuring data integrity and availability. - **Anonymization** and data **masking** for staging environments and analytics, protecting sensitive information while maintaining data utility. ### Release Notes #### Improvements **New Transformers**: The latest update vastly expands the variety of available transformers, enhancing Greenmask's versatility for database obfuscation. The newly added transformers include: - Geographic data generators like **RandomLatitude** and **RandomLongitude**. - Temporal data generators such as **RandomUnixTime** and **RandomMonthName**. - Communication data generators, including **RandomEmail** and **RandomPhoneNumber**. - User identity generators like **RandomUsername** and **RandomName**. - Network data generators, including **RandomIPv4** and **RandomIPv6**. - Security data generators such as **RandomPassword**. - Financial data generators like **RandomCurrency** and **RandomAmountWithCurrency**. - Content data generators, including **RandomWord** and **RandomParagraph**. - A unique **RealAddress** generator for more realistic data simulation. These transformers facilitate the generation of mock data for various testing and development purposes, enhancing the utility and flexibility of Greenmask. **Documentation Updates**: To accompany the introduction of new transformers, we've thoroughly updated our documentation. It now includes detailed explanations and examples, enabling easy configuration and effective use of the new features in your data obfuscation pipelines. ### Community Participation We encourage the PostgreSQL community to engage with us by providing feedback and suggestions. Your insights and testing are invaluable for improving Greenmask's robustness and utility. ### Useful Links - Explore detailed [Documentation](https://greenmask.io/) - Access the [Latest Release on GitHub](https://github.com/GreenmaskIO/greenmask/releases/tag/v0.1.1) - Contact us for support at [Email Support](mailto:supp...@greenmask.io)
