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A NIST-Based Summary of Cryptographic Algorithms
A system's cryptographic protection against attacks and malicious penetration is determined by two factors: (1) the strength of the keys and the...
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Key Management and use cases for HSMs
Chris Allen: 17. December 2019
With the rise of e-commerce, corporations and banks were able to more easily expand their businesses and services around the world.
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Symmetric Key Usage in Card Payment Environments
Martin Rupp (guest): 04. December 2019
The standard, ANSI X9.24-1-2017 part 1 has been written to provide minimum symmetric key management requirements and guidelines for the retail...
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ANSI X9.24-1-2017: Key Management Explained (Part 1)
Martin Rupp (guest): 26. November 2019
ANSI X9.24-1-2017 part 1 is a standard that deals with symmetric key management techniques for retail financial services.
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Hash Functions & Algorithms: What Are The Differences
Cryptographic algorithms can be categorized into three classes: hash functions, symmetric, and asymmetric algorithms. This article sheds light on...
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IST Key Management: Crypto-Periods & Key Type Guide
This article introduces and classifies cryptographic key types and crypto-periods as suggested by NIST, based on proven best practices for key...
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An Introduction to PCI DSS: Securing Payment Data
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a security standard for information that protects against credit card fraud and many...
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Understanding the Concepts of Cryptographic Key Management
This article looks at the concept of cryptographic key management – what it is, why it’s important, and how an electronic key management system...
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Random Number Generators and Their Role in Cryptography
In this article, we examine the use of random number generators (RNGs) in cryptography, specifically in relation to hardware security modules (HSMs)...