Cryptomathic

Enjoy expert insights into the latest innovations and talking points from the world of cryptography.

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PKI for EMV cards compliant to PCI DSS

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is an information security standard to prevent credit card scams and numerous additional...

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Manual vs. Automated Key Management

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Manual vs. Automated Key Management

This article evaluates and compares manual and automated cryptographic key management. It looks at security-related issues as well as organizational...

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Digital Identity: How Social Media Is Changing How We Authenticate

Throughout the last decade, social media has played a vital part in our lives and has significantly shaped the younger generations.

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Using 3D-Secure and Device Fingerprints for EMV Payments Against CNP Fraud

Credit cardholders are generally protected from liability if unauthorized transactions are made with their credit cards because of consumer...

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HTTPS Encryption & Remote Banking Authentication Attacks

This article discusses the secure HTTPS Protocol intended for web-resources and its principles of operation as well as its strengths and weaknesses....

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Digital Authentication - the basics

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Digital Authentication - the basics

When it comes to conducting transactions, the possibility of fraud is always a risk that cannot be overlooked. In person, an individual may present...

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Applying Cryptographic Security Services - a NIST summary

This article summarizes the basic cryptographic security services described in NIST Special Publication 800-57 (1, rev.4) for Key Management that can...

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EMV and PCI DSS compliance: cryptography and key management requirements

EMV chips on payment cards contain cryptographic co-processors and dual interfaces that allow for contact and contactless payment options. When...

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A summary of the revised NIST standards for Key Management

Cryptography is the foundation of protecting electronic data and cyber security. Encryption can effectively prevent breaches while also protecting...

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