VISTA InfoSec

APRIL 5, 2024

The aftermath of a data security concern could change the landscape of your business, depending on the incident. Cybersecurity measures such as data encryption, two-step verification, and stringent policies on data access are some of the things that should be implemented in order to minimize online threats.

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VISTA InfoSec

MAY 24, 2024

In an era where digital transactions reign supreme, ensuring the security of payment card data is paramount for businesses. Implement security measures such as firewalls, encryption, and access controls to protect cardholder data. This assessment will help determine the scope of the compliance efforts.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Bluefin, the PCI-validated point-to-point encryption (P2PE) solutions company announced on Wednesday (Oct. 17) that it has partnered with TokenEx for data security. TokenEx fights data theft while also helping companies reduce the costs associated with PCI compliance. ”

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PYMNTS

APRIL 17, 2018

Those machines would be fast enough, should they fall into nefarious hands, to shatter today’s hardiest encryption codes. If the encryption is broken, then access to data becomes a snap, rendering transactions, personal information and any number of other valuable assets vulnerable.

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CB Insights

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Apple (FAMGA) are doubling down on data security. Owning this data puts FAMGA on the front lines in the fight against the theft and exploitation of our personally identifiable information (PII). Effective data security features are critical to securing this information.

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VISTA InfoSec

JANUARY 23, 2024

Welcome back to our ongoing series on the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). In our previous posts, we’ve covered the various requirements of this critical security standard. Protection can be achieved by encrypting the data prior to transmission, the session during transmission, or both.

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Payments Source

DECEMBER 12, 2019

In updating its point-to-point encryption standard, the PCI Security Standards Council says the resulting simplified validation process for component and software providers will result in more products available for cardholder data protection.

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VISTA InfoSec

JULY 17, 2024

Encrypting messages and choosing secure ways to talk online are keys to keeping secrets safe in any language. Backing up data often and showing your team how to do these things well is crucial in settings where many languages are spoken. Use encryption and strong passwords to protect messages.

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Basis Theory

MAY 6, 2024

The data security rules around payments can be puzzling to new and seasoned payments professionals alike. Moreover, while the Payments Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) outlines encryption best practices for meeting PCI compliance, much can be left up to interpretation.

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Fi911

MARCH 26, 2024

Tokenization is a security measure that swaps sensitive data with a random number or “token.” This token holds no traceable connection to the real data, offering optimal data security for merchants and cardholders alike. Meanwhile, sensitive cardholder data is swapped with a unique, single-use token.

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CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Just in the last two years there have been at least three separate data breaches in which at least one billion confidential records were stolen or exposed at once. Enterprise data security needs an upgrade. Want the full expert post? Become a CB Insights customer. If you’re already a customer, login here.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 6, 2017

Finding a way to actually secure systems is the much, much harder part — because, noted MagicCube CEO and Cofounder Sam Shawki, up until now, the choices for doing it frankly weren’t that good: Use expensive hardware or rely on software-based encryption. Plus, its encryption gets broken — and more than most people think. “It

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CB Insights

DECEMBER 10, 2018

The Future of Data Security. Cybersecurity startups focused on data are gaining visibility as threats increase. Look for The Future of Data Security in the Collections tab. Track the Future of Data Security. The Future of Data Security. Categories are not mutually exclusive. .

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Exact Payments

JULY 1, 2024

Our software partners transmit merchant data to our APIs using Transport Layer Security (TLS) encryption. TLS encrypts data during transit and offers enhanced security features to combat man-in-the-middle (MiTM) attacks. The encrypted data is then written to our database. We implement TLS 1.3,

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Stax

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Loss, corruption, improper use, and unwanted access to a company’s data assets can lead to immense negative publicity, which in turn can cause irreparable reputation damage, fines, sanctions, and loss of profits. Moreover, companies need to follow data privacy and compliance requirements to stay in business.

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Payments Source

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Companies and households should therefore be on the lookout for security patches of their wireless access points and endpoint devices like laptops, desktops and mobile devices, write Steven Murdoch and Frederik Mennes from Vasco Data Security.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 25, 2019

They are also barred from selling, sharing or collecting any personal information until they implement a comprehensive data security program and obtain independent biennial assessments of this program. They must also provide an annual certification of compliance to the FTC. million consumers, including around 500,000 U.S. consumers.

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Payments Dive

AUGUST 12, 2019

As criminal activity evolves, the challenge is on for companies to keep pace with the latest data breach threats. Download this infographic from TNS which looks at the challenges organizations are facing when developing and evolving their security plans.

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VISTA InfoSec

JANUARY 22, 2024

It boils down to minimizing the risk of data breaches and maximizing the security of cardholder information. This is achieved through a multi-pronged approach: Data Encryption: Requirement 3 mandates the use of strong cryptographic controls such as encryption for stored cardholder data. PCI DSS v4.0

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Payments Source

JULY 22, 2019

The timing of the settlement serves as a warning to other companies of the risks they face in an increasingly data-focused economy.

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The Payments Association

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The biggest thing holding back the adoption of advanced AI systems is the global concern over data security. Now, with our patented technology, algorithms from one market can share essential learnings with another market, and the data remains safe, private, and secure,” says Guðmundur Kristjánsson, CEO and founder of Lucinity.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Tencent, through its Singapore subsidiary Tencent SenseTech, ensures data localisation and offers technical support, prioritising data security and privacy compliance. The technology uses a dual-layer security approach that combines palm print and vein recognition, providing accuracy even in challenging lighting.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Or, according to the latest data, many small businesses haven’t learned this lesson. In this week’s B2B Data Digest, PYMNTS dives into new research about small businesses’ data security and cybersecurity efforts. Clutch warned that fines for non-compliance with these rules can reach into the millions of dollars. —54

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Basis Theory

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Historically, data security has been treated as featureless and burdensome—but a necessary expense incurred by organizations. Today, we can tokenize anything from credit card primary account numbers (PAN) to one-time debit card transactions or social security numbers.

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PYMNTS

JULY 23, 2018

This one may be familiar: Wide receiver and cryptographer walk into a bar and … set the data security landscape on its ear. The kind that defends sensitive data against bad actors and leaves their best efforts crumpled on the field. The keys are used both to encrypt and decrypt the sensitive payload.

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VISTA InfoSec

APRIL 12, 2024

Businesses deploy proxy servers to monitor and regulate their employees’ internet usage, ensuring data security and blocking access to harmful sites. Moreover, proxies can encrypt your data, adding an extra layer of security that shields sensitive information from hackers and eavesdroppers.

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Payments Source

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Atlanta-based Bluefin has won $25 million in funding to develop new services and expand its reach.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Atlanta payments encryption firm Bluefin is partnering with New York mobile payments processor PAAY to advance eCommerce security. PAAY provides strong authentication at the front door and Bluefin encrypts and tokenizes the data at the point of interaction on the web.

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VISTA InfoSec

APRIL 28, 2024

It is of utmost importance for banks to ensure the safety and security of the cardholders’ data. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance 4.0 Refrain from using vendor-supplied defaults for system passwords and other security parameters. Protecting stored cardholders’ data.

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Stax

MARCH 15, 2024

Compliance with these standards ensures that merchants and payment processors implement robust security measures to safeguard financial data. These standards help prevent card-present fraud by authenticating transactions through dynamic data authentication and cryptographic processes.

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VISTA InfoSec

JULY 31, 2023

The PCI DSS Checklist is a crucial first step in securing your business. It’s a tool that helps businesses ensure they’re meeting all the requirements of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Maintain Documentation : Maintain documentation for your configuration security hardening procedures.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The payment giant’s proposed system would allow for seamless authentication across devices while keeping personal data secure and on-device. Jorn Lambert “Just like the transition from signing and swiping to tapping cards, we’re now moving from manual entry and passwords to seamless and secure payments in just a few clicks.

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Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

This goes beyond current methods of managing sensitive information for individuals and organizations, ensuring data recovery without compromising privacy. “We The launch of sAxess represents a seismic shift in how we approach data security and digital asset management,” said Farsh Fallah, COO of Serenity.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 24, 2017

“We do have a lot of digital innovation directed to the consumer side of our business, and then we have 350 thousand agents around the world that have some kind of platform that we have to help them to secure so that malicious [actors] can’t act upon them.”.

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Payments Source

AUGUST 8, 2017

Point-to-point encryption (P2PE) advanced with the Payment Card Industry data security standard's updated guidelines in 2015, but the technology has not held the spotlight much since then.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 8, 2017

7), Bluefin Payment Systems announced its new partnership with international online payments and fraud and data management solutions provider First Atlantic Commerce (FAC). PYMNTS: How will the partnership help to expand data security in the market? On Tuesday (Mar. What will it mean for the payments industry as a whole?

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Fintech News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The project focuses on connecting the domestic open finance infrastructures of different jurisdictions, enabling secure, encrypted data sharing via APIs. These differing standards hinder cross-border data flow.

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