A hardware security module (HSM) is a solution that stores cryptographic keys to keep them private while ensuring they are available to those authorized to use them. The primary objective of an HSM ...

HSMs consist of several key components, including a secure microcontroller, random number generator, secure key storage, and cryptographic accelerators. The architecture is built to ensure that ...

The rise of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) over the last few years has impacted how all industries exchange information to conduct business. Simultaneously, APIs have become one of the ...

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) has proven to be one of the most important frameworks in the fight against data breaches and fraud in the payments ecosystem. As a widely ...

All Northwestern University departments that accept credit/debit card payments are considered merchant locations and must process those payments in a secure manner. It is the responsibility of each ...

In a digital-first world, securing payment data is critical. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) provides a framework that ensures sensitive payment card information is ...