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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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Symmetric Key Encryption - why, where and how it’s used in banking
In today’s cyber-world there is an ever-present risk of unauthorized access to all forms of data. Most at risk is financial and payment system data...
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Summary of cryptographic algorithms - according to NIST
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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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
Cryptographic algorithms can be categorized into three classes: hash functions, symmetric, and asymmetric algorithms. This article sheds light on...
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Key Types and Crypto-Periods: NIST Key Management Recommendations
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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EBA On Customer Authentication Under PSD2: Possession & Knowledge
Financial institutions and solution providers are busy implementing the requirements of Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) under the Revised...
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Compliant eID Verification & Onboarding for Financial Institutions
This article discusses the benefits eIDs provide for both banks and customers in streamlining cross-border transactions and what is required under...
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Key Meta-Data: Why It’s Important and How to Manage It
This article explains the concept of meta-data in the context of cryptographic keys, explaining why it is used and the necessity to manage it well.