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Data Security Encryption Privacy 
VISTA InfoSec
MARCH 28, 2024
Companies that excel in data protection comply with stringent regulations and gain a competitive edge by building solid relationships with their customers. This article explores ten key principles that every company should know and implement to ensure the highest level of data security.
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VISTA InfoSec
APRIL 5, 2024
Furthermore, complementing it with a managed security service provider (MSSP) ensures IT systems are secure and protected from malicious software threats. Data privacy and security Protecting your data and taking preventive measures to keep it away from fraudsters is important in the era of remote work.
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Segpay
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Striking the Balance Between ID Management and Data Protection In the digital age, where data drives everything from marketing strategies to AI algorithms, a growing number of citizens are worried about the protection of their personal data. If a breach occurs, identity data, once compromised, is hard to restore.
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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. It helps assess and mitigate security risks systematically by identifying vulnerabilities and implementing controls to address them before they materialize.
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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. ”
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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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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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.
CB Insights
DECEMBER 10, 2018
Privitar , a UK-based startup focused on developing enterprise privacy software, announced a strategic minority investment from Citigroup on December 10, 2018. Unprecedented amounts of customer-derived financial and lifestyle data are fueling advanced analytics and machine learning to drive the future of fintech.
PYMNTS
MARCH 6, 2019
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has requested comment on the proposed amendments of two rules that protect the privacy and security of customer data held by financial institutions (FIs). The proposed changes are related to the Safeguards Rule and the Privacy Rule under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act.
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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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The Payments Association
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
This innovation was applied during a project with the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Innovation Hub’s Nordic Centre that explored privacy-enhancing technologies and enhanced cooperation across institutions and borders. “We The biggest thing holding back the adoption of advanced AI systems is the global concern over data security.
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,
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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PYMNTS
APRIL 25, 2019
Two consumer websites have settled with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over allegations that they did not secure consumers’ data, allowing hackers to breach both sites. Instead, the website failed to implement minimal data security measures, and stored personal information in clear text with no encryption.
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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. Each $1 of fraud costs retailers $3.13. .
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Tearsheet
JULY 1, 2024
Additionally, the conversation touches on important considerations such as data security, implementation challenges for businesses adopting new payment technologies, and potential future developments in the field. Two-factor authentication, encryption and fraud detection are minimum requirements. Continuous monitoring.
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Fintech Finance
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Furthermore, this allows users to set specific conditions, such as inheritance, for authorized data access. This goes beyond current methods of managing sensitive information for individuals and organizations, ensuring data recovery without compromising privacy. “We
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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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PYMNTS
DECEMBER 9, 2018
With retailers struggling to get compliant with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard , qualified security assessors are going to be in more demand and can offer tokenization as one way of achieving compliance.
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VISTA InfoSec
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Some best practices to ensure robust cybersecurity include: Data Encryption: All sensitive data should be encrypted both in transit and at rest to prevent unauthorized access and ensure efficient data security measures.
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VISTA InfoSec
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
If your business engages with these customers, it is subject to the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This extensive data privacy regulation has an impact on many U.S. million) by Luxembourg’s National Commission for Data Protection (NCDP). Data Controller Classification: This implies that any U.S.
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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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CB Insights
MARCH 27, 2019
These high-profile data breaches (among many others over the last few years) have put the general public on high alert, with talk of data protection becoming an increasing priority. Read our future of data security report for more on this topic. ). Collectively, FAMGA has poured nearly $2.5B The Controversies.
Fintech Finance
MARCH 12, 2024
ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a global leader in mission-critical, real-time payments software, and comforte AG, a leading provider of data-centric security solutions, have announced a partnership to help customers meet the new Payment Cards Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) v4.0 PCI DSS v4.0
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PYMNTS
MARCH 24, 2016
SECURITY AND PRIVACY — CAN WE HAVE IT ALL? “Encryption is one of the best ways to protect data. The “everything else” is consumers transacting on the Web with ease and criminals not being able to easily have access to data that they could use for malicious purposes. Department of Justice has demonstrated.
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VISTA InfoSec
OCTOBER 21, 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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Fintech News
MARCH 10, 2024
Guarding the Vault: Securing Financial Institutions Apps Financial data is the essence of the digital realm, and for financial Institutions such as banking and FinTech applications hold the keys. Securing these apps goes beyond basic measures.
PYMNTS
APRIL 24, 2019
More consumers keep using Facebook even as the social network said on Wednesday (April 24) that it faces a fine of between $3 billion and $5 billion from the Federal Trade Commission over privacy. The anticipated and one-time fine that Facebook will pay to the FTC stems from the agency’s investigation into Facebook’s privacy practices.
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Segpay
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
As these technologies continue to evolve, they not only enhance security but also improve user experience. However, pressing concerns about privacy and fraud by cybercriminal networks must be addressed. However, this also brings up critical concerns about privacy, which we will explore later.
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Clearly Payments
MARCH 22, 2024
The Technology Behind Mobile Payments Mobile payments rely on a sophisticated blend of technologies to facilitate seamless, secure, and convenient transactions. At the heart of mobile payment systems are Near Field Communication (NFC), Quick Response (QR) codes, and secure elements such as encryption and tokenization.
FICO
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
In addition, the proposal calls for the implementation and maintenance of a written cybersecurity policy that addresses a wide range of areas such as information security , data governance, vendor management, customer data privacy and incident response. Data encryption.
M2P Fintech
JANUARY 3, 2024
Regulatory Compliance To stay compliant, banks need to adhere to central bank regulations on transaction security, data security, and privacy, among others. Core banking systems must have integrated compliance features that can adapt to evolving standards and regulations for robust security and fraud detection.
The Fintech Times
APRIL 8, 2024
.” Maximising payment security SUNRATE commercial cards enable customers to settle card spends in more than 15 currencies, as well as customise key parameters such as card limits and expiration dates. SUNRATE explained that it chose Apple Pay due to its security and privacy benefits.
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PYMNTS
JULY 6, 2017
In the age of smart technology enabling online payments on their behalf, the news comes as no surprise that people are very concerned about data privacy and data security. Existing payments devices have pioneered new methods of encryption — why reinvent the wheel?
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PYMNTS
AUGUST 21, 2019
Along with the growing popularity of IoT devices, from fitness wearables to smart fridges, comes increased security and privacy issues. Mounting data breaches and device vulnerabilities have prompted wariness around IoT adoption. As alluded to above, data security must be considered over a device’s lifetime.
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VISTA InfoSec
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
We live in a world where remote access to data is the norm, opening up additional vulnerabilities when protecting digital assets. Additionally, organizations need to comply with data privacy requirements including understanding Digital Personal Data Protection. Mutli-Factor Authentication (MFA) isn’t a new concept.
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Stax
MARCH 6, 2024
Legal and payment compliance Adhering to compliance standards, including those set by the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), is essential. These standards ensure that customer payment information is handled securely and that transactions meet legal requirements.
Payment Savvy
JANUARY 27, 2021
Store Customer Payment Data Safely. Not surprisingly, this fact is the reason for the hefty regulations on consumer data privacy. Storing cardholder data puts the information at risk of being stolen. Use Encryption and Tokenization. Tokenization removes data from a system and replaces it with an associated value.
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PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 24, 2019
At Chaayos, we are extremely conscious of our customer’s data security and privacy and are committed to protecting it,” the company wrote in the statement. Data from the facial recognition feature is encrypted and cannot be accessed by any party, including Chaayos itself except for the purpose of logging-in to our customers.
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Fintech Finance
APRIL 8, 2024
Every Apple Pay purchase is secure because it is authenticated with Face ID, Touch ID, or device passcode, as well as a one-time unique dynamic security code. Security and privacy are at the core of Apple Pay. Customers can also generate real-time transaction statements, and cater to various reconciliation needs.
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PYMNTS
OCTOBER 25, 2017
While 96 percent said they know they will be working with sensitive data stored in some type of “advanced technology environment” this year, nearly half said they are deploying these environments before taking appropriate measures to upgrade data security. Despite this, though, data security seems to be lagging.
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Fintech Review
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Furthermore, this allows users to set specific conditions, such as inheritance, for authorized data access. This goes beyond current methods of managing sensitive information for individuals and organizations, ensuring data recovery without compromising privacy. “We Click here for more information.
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PYMNTS
AUGUST 5, 2020
A multilayered approach to security is protecting data in motion, at rest and in use,” he said. The common technologies to accomplish this are really a combination of encryption and tokenization.”. For instance, Europe’s GDPR law can see firms fined up to 4 percent of gross revenues for not properly protecting data.
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