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What is a Crypto-Abstraction Layer?
A crypto-abstraction layer (CAL) is, in its most general sense, an application programming interface (API) - also known as a library- that hides...
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A crypto-abstraction layer (CAL) is, in its most general sense, an application programming interface (API) - also known as a library- that hides...
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In this article, we will explore some of the reasons why HSMs can be difficult to use and look at a novel solution that helps to overcome these...
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This article proposes answers to a series of frequently asked questions (FAQs) about key blocks.
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This article briefly summarizes the symmetric cryptographic key utilization and storage requirements as described by the ANSI X9.24-1-2017 (part 1)...
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Thales Key Blocks are an essential cryptographic key wrapping format. In comparison to other key block formats, they are proprietary and only work...
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Banks and financial institutions must adhere to a rigorous set of security and regulatory practices to protect data, communications, and processes.
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The protection and secure management of cryptographic keys is crucial for ensuring that cryptography is used in the most effective way to keep data...
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This article explores how Cryptomathic CKMS combines BYOK for the MS Azure Key Vault with banking-grade key lifecycle management; to address the...
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Recent global events have demonstrated that high-profile hackers and state-sponsored security breaches have been steadily increasing since 2020. It...