Blog

3 min read

Must Format Preserving Encryption (FPE) be distinguishable from cardholder data for PCI?

Previously we looked at Format Preserving Encryption (FPE) its characteristics and suitability for application in solutions intended for PCI DSS. To...

1 min read

PCI DSS Version 3.1 Has Arrived

The PCI Security Standards Council today published the expected update to PCI releasing these documents including some specific migration guidance:...

1 min read

PCI Security Standards Council set to kill off SSL in PCI DSS/PA-DSS 3.1 updates

The PCI council has released an announcement that they are preparing an updated version of the PCI DSS (v3.1) and PA-DSS (v3.1), where they will be...

4 min read

What is Format Preserving Encryption and is it suitable for PCI DSS?

Format Preserving Encryption or FPE is recent technology that is beginning to show up in payment solutions with the promise of simplifying PCI DSS...

Analysis of PCI DSS 3.0

PCI DSS 3.0 was released Nov 2013. There are new and changed requirements with a more organized look. Check out our in-depth analysis and commentary...