CRYPTOMATHIC BLOG

 

An Overview of the Different Key Block Formats

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Understanding Key Block Formats and Applications

A key block is a unique piece of cryptography that is used to protect cryptographic keys while they are being sent over networks that might not be...

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Payment & Banking: An Introduction to z/OS and the IBM Common Cryptographic Architecture

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Introduction to z/OS & IBM Cryptographic Architecture

IBM’s mainframe computers have been a rock-steady part of banks’ security infrastructure for many years. Originating from the local data-center...

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Introducing the Signature Activation Protocol for Remote Signing

This article explains the digital Signature Activation Protocol (SAP) in the context of eIDAS-compliant central signing. It sheds light on its...

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A detailed diagram showing the various steps involved in mobile payment tokenization

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How Tokenization Secures Mobile Payment Applications

The use of mobile payments is expected to continue to rise and become the second most popular payment method after debit cards by 2022. Analysts...

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Horses galloping across a field, rendered in black and white representing the speed and reliability of remote electronic signature services

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Improving Performance & Scalability with Remote Electronic Signatures

National digital signature schemes that utilize remote electronic signature technology can achieve very high usage rates, whereas Trust Service...

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IBM CCA & the Importance of Banking-grade Key Management

The IBM Common Cryptographic Architecture (CCA) is a cryptographic platform providing several functions of special interest for securing financial...

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NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography: SIKE’s Standardization Failure

Just a month ago, NIST announced its selection of three digital signature algorithms and one key establishment mechanism (KEM) for future use in...

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Advantages of Centralized Key Management

Traditionally, end-to-end lifecycle key management was achieved through inefficient paper-based procedures and highly resource intensive tasks...

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7 Tips for Correct Encryption Usage in eGovernment Processes

Encryption has become the most essential part of securing data online. The biggest headache to the Cybersecurity industry is a data breach. The last...

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