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SSC's new PCI point-to-point encryption guidance outlines testing procedures
New PCI DSS guidance on point-to-point encryption outlines product testing requirements, and urges more merchant-acquirer collaboration. News
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The switch to HTTPS: Understanding the benefits and limitations
Expert Mike Cobb explains the value and limitations of HTTPS, and why making the switch to HTTPS may be easier than it seems. Answer
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HIPAA encryption requirements: How to avoid a breach disclosure
Charles Denyer explains the necessity of encrypting customer data with respect to HIPAA encryption requirements and squares out what enterprises should expect. Answer
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P2P encryption: Pros and cons of point-to-point encryption
P2P encryption is an emerging technology; one that may be helpful for many companies, especially merchants. Mike Chapple dissects the pros and cons. Tip
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Web server encryption: Enterprise website encryption best practices
Network security expert Mike Chapple details the fundamentals of Web server encryption and Web encryption deployment best practices. Answer
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Researchers break W3C XML encryption algorithm, push for new standard
Researchers in Germany have demonstrated weaknesses in the W3C XML encryption standard used to secure websites and other Web applications. News
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Symmetric key encryption algorithms and hash function cryptography united
Can a secure symmetric key encryption algorithm be used in hash function cryptography? Learn more about these data encryption techniques. Answer
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Analysis: PCI Tokenization Guidelines offer clarity, but questions remain
Expert Diana Kelley says the new PCI Tokenization Guidelines pave the way for CDE tokenization, but some technical specifications remain unclear. Tip
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PCI Council issues point-to-point encryption validation requirements
A new validation program will certify point-to-point encryption systems that use devices for encryption and decryption as well as hardware security modules. News
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How MAC and HMAC use hash function encryption for authentication
Hash function encryption is the key for MAC and HMAC message authentication. See how this differs from other message authentication tools from expert Michael Cobb. Answer