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Key Management (8)

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Symmetric Key Usage in Card Payment Environments

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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ANSI X9.24-1-2017: Key Management Explained (Part 1)

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

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Hash Functions & Algorithms: What Are The Differences

Cryptographic algorithms can be categorized into three classes: hash functions, symmetric, and asymmetric algorithms. This article sheds light on...

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IST Key Management: Crypto-Periods & Key Type Guide

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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An Introduction to PCI DSS: Securing Payment Data

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a security standard for information that protects against credit card fraud and many...

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Understanding the Concepts of Cryptographic Key Management

This article looks at the concept of cryptographic key management – what it is, why it’s important, and how an electronic key management system...

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Random Number Generators and Their Role in Cryptography

In this article, we examine the use of random number generators (RNGs) in cryptography, specifically in relation to hardware security modules (HSMs)...

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Exploring the Lifecycle of a Cryptographic Key

This article discusses the main phases involved in the lifecycle of a cryptographic key, and how the operational lifetime of a key and its strength...

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Centralized vs. Distributed Key Management Explained

The need for mitigating risk with an appropriate key management system (KMS) is critical to the success of any organization that shares sensitive...

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