PHP - best method to encrypt and decrypt a string.

[jamesmorris86]

Hey guys.

I have been looking into encrypting a large string before entering it into my database and then decrypting it again in a secure user area.

There seems to be a few ways to go around doing this, I was wondering if anyone could recommend which method/function works best?

Thanks

 

[jamesmorris86]

It probably doesn't need to be encryped. I'm doing this more to learn more about it.

I am using the new password hashing for the password.