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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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Key Management and use cases for HSMs
Chris Allen: 17. December 2019
With the rise of e-commerce, corporations and banks were able to more easily expand their businesses and services around the world.
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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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Understanding the Card Payment Environment and Symmetric Key Use
Martin Rupp (guest): 04. December 2019
The standard, ANSI X9.24-1-2017 part 1 has been written to provide minimum symmetric key management requirements and guidelines for the retail...
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An Introduction into ANSI X9.24-1-2017 part 1
Martin Rupp (guest): 26. November 2019
ANSI X9.24-1-2017 part 1 is a standard that deals with symmetric key management techniques for retail financial services.
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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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NIST & FIPS Considerations for EMV Tokenization
Martin Rupp (guest): 03. October 2019
In this article, we will review some of the constraints of an EMV tokenization solution when it comes to FIPS and more generally, NIST considerations.
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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...