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How Common Criteria Helps Organizations Choose the Right HSM

Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) are used in all card payment systems (as well as various other applications that require strong security) to protect...

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Understanding The New FIPS 140-3

FIPS 140 (“Federal Information Processing Standard”) is a series of security standards published by the U.S. government that specify security...

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Understanding PCI PTS HSM

PCI PTS HSM compliance is mandated on banks, acquirers, processors and all other players involved in payment card systems. This article explores the...

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Differences between Hash functions, Symmetric & Asymmetric Algorithms

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Differences between Hash functions, Symmetric & Asymmetric Algorithms

Cryptographic algorithms can be categorized into three classes: hash functions, symmetric, and asymmetric algorithms. This article sheds light on...

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An Introduction to Digital Signatures and PKCS #7

In many parts of the world, including the European Union and the United States, businesses have adopted digital signing as a way to implement...

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An Introduction to PCI DSS

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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Overview of the NIST Digital Identity Model compared to eIDAS

To combat fraud in digital identities and provide guidelines for digital authentication, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)...

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PCI DSS Compliance Validation

Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is an information security standard to prevent credit card fraud and protect against numerous...

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HSMs and Key Management: Effective Key Security

Appropriate management of cryptographic keys is essential for the application of cryptography. This is often aided by the use of a hardware security...

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