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Key Management (11)

Exploring the Lifecycle of a Cryptographic Key

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Exploring the Lifecycle of a Cryptographic Key

This article discusses the main phases involved in the lifecycle of a cryptographic key, and how the operational lifetime of a key and its strength...

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Distributed vs Centralized Key Management

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Distributed vs Centralized Key Management

The need for mitigating risk with an appropriate key management system (KMS) is critical to the success of any organization that shares sensitive...

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The benefits of an automated and centralized key management system

The aim of this article is inform you on how to implement proper key management and to answer 3 important questions regarding centralized and...

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Understanding Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)

I once consulted a bank about their painstakingly slow cryptography and security processing system. After a week of searching, I examined the...

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Trends in Cryptography Part 3 – HSMs and Cloud Computing

In this final part of the series, we look at how cloud computing will impact the use of cryptography and at the future of HSMs; and finally, we...

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Trends in Cryptography Part 2 – Blockchain, IoT and Quantum Technology

As part 2 of this 3-part series, here we look at new applications such as blockchain and IoT, as well as the impact of quantum technology.

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Trends in Cryptography Part 1 – Algorithms and Encryption

Cryptography has come a long way since ancient times, and the pace of development has been especially quick over the last 2 decades. Indeed, many...

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3DES is Officially Being Retired

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3DES is Officially Being Retired

According to draft guidance published by NIST on July 19, 2018, the Triple Data Encryption Algorithm (TDEA) or 3DES is officially being retired. The...

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An Introduction to the Role of HSMs for PCI DSS Compliance

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) helps to safeguard cardholders’ private information. The Payment Card Industry Security...

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