The latest articles on DEV Community by MbarekOulkheir (@mbarekoulkheir). https://dev.to/mbarekoulkheir https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3884965%2Fbf58746d-77fe-4bf9-962e-44d1ee13729a.png https://dev.to/mbarekoulkheir en MbarekOulkheir Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:00:20 +0000 https://dev.to/mbarekoulkheir/mbarek-cipher-v2-4jch https://dev.to/mbarekoulkheir/mbarek-cipher-v2-4jch <h2> 🔐 Building Mbarek Cipher v2 — A Custom Encryption System in PHP </h2> <h2> Introduction </h2> <p>I built a custom encryption system in PHP called Mbarek Cipher v2.</p> <p>The goal of this project is to explore cryptography concepts by designing a dynamic and experimental cipher system from scratch.</p> <p>It is an open-source project focused on learning, experimentation, and continuous improvement.</p> <h2> Project Overview </h2> <p>Mbarek Cipher v2 is a custom encryption system built in PHP.</p> <p>The core idea is to transform input data using a dynamic structure-based cipher. Instead of relying on standard algorithms, the system applies a personalized transformation logic driven by a key-based mechanism.</p> <p>The encryption and decryption processes are symmetrical, meaning the same logic (reversed) is used to restore the original data.</p> <h2> Tech Stack </h2> <ul> <li>PHP 8+</li> <li>Pure PHP implementation (no frameworks)</li> <li>Custom cryptographic structure</li> <li>Experimental cipher architecture</li> </ul> <h2> Features </h2> <ul> <li>Symmetric encryption/decryption system</li> <li>Dynamic key-based transformation</li> <li>Experimental cipher design for learning purposes</li> <li>Lightweight and easy to integrate</li> <li>Open-source for community feedback and improvement</li> </ul> <h2> Example / Demo </h2> <h3> Input </h3> <ul> <li>Plain text: sample message</li> <li>Key: custom-secret-key</li> </ul> <h3> Process </h3> <p>The input is transformed using the cipher’s key-based dynamic structure.</p> <h3> Output </h3> <ul> <li>Encrypted text: (generated cipher output)</li> <li>Decrypted text: original input restored</li> </ul> <h2> Conclusion </h2> <p>Mbarek Cipher v2 is a personal exploration of cryptography concepts implemented in PHP.</p> <p>This project is still evolving, and its purpose is to experiment, learn, and improve through community feedback.</p> <p>Feel free to share ideas, suggestions, or improvements.</p> <h2> Repository </h2> <p>The project is open-source and available on GitHub:<br> <a href="https://github.com/your-repo-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://github.com/your-repo-link</a></p> php cryptography security encryption