The volume of information is mushrooming and being transformed from paper to digital form
at an alarming rate with no end in sight. Individually, we all experience the steady growth in storage capacity and our use of that capacity in the devices we touch daily – our laptops, desktops, and smart phones. On the commercial side, a conversation with the IT data center personnel quickly reveals that adding storage capacity is a perennial budget item. What should also be recognized is that the value of digitized information is not solely determined by the fact that it exists and its increasing volume, but its use. Business and
governmental entities know from experience that the fl uidity of digitized information is critical
in the advancement of their business operations and citizen-serving endeavors. The escalating growth in the creation, storage, and use of digitized information also creates a growing exposure of information being lost, stolen, misused, and contaminated. The rise in regulations and laws designed to protect the rights of individuals is tangible evidence that this exposure is real. The rise in incidences of information breaches represents another piece of evidence of this growing exposure.
Introduction to PKI & SafeNet Luna Hardware Security Modules with Microsoft W...SafeNet
To aid a successful and secure Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) implementation, this article
examines the essential concepts, technology, components, and operations associated with
deploying a Microsoft PKI with root key protection performed by a SafeNet Luna Hardware
Security Module (HSM).
SafeNet: Don't Leave It to Luck: What am I Not Doing?Rahul Neel Mani
The document discusses data breaches and the need for stronger data security measures. Some key points:
- In the first quarter of 2014, over 2.8 billion records were stolen in data breaches, with only 1% protected by encryption.
- Healthcare and financial industries accounted for most breaches and lost records.
- Malicious insiders were responsible for a smaller number of breaches but stole over half the records.
- Traditional perimeter security alone is no longer sufficient due to insider threats and inevitable breaches; data encryption and access control are now critical.
SafeNet is a data protection company that protects the world's most sensitive data for trusted global brands. It protects over 80% of global intra-bank fund transfers and nearly $1 trillion per day. SafeNet offers a comprehensive approach to data protection including encryption, key management, and authentication across databases, applications, file servers and more. It has a global footprint in over 100 countries and over 1,500 employees.
SafeNet Enterprise Key and Crypto ManagementSectricity
With SafeNet, organizations can centrally, efficiently, and securely manage cryptographic keys and policies—across the key management lifecycle and throughout the enterprise. SafeNet's data center protection solutions are designed to secure all of the sensitive information that is stored in and accessed from enterprise data centers, including patient records, credit card information, social security numbers, and more.
Gemalto is an international digital security company providing software applications, secure personal devices such as smart cards and tokens, and managed services. It is the world’s largest manufacturer of SIM cards.
Visit: http://www.gemalto.com/
Security and Trust for Digital Transactions : Dictao presentation during the ...Dictao
This document discusses cyber security and trust service providers. It notes that security solutions must balance high security and trust with flexibility to meet diverse needs. It outlines divisions in the security world from military-grade to low-grade solutions. It then details types of cyber security including infrastructure protection, network security, and identity and access management. It presents trust service providers as securing transactions and data. It discusses governmental trust platforms and trends like the internet of things. It provides an overview of Dictao's security products and services, certifications, and references in financial, government and industry sectors.
This document discusses FIPS 140-2 security levels and hardware security modules (HSMs). It provides details on the four security levels defined in FIPS 140-2 with increasing requirements for each level. It also discusses the Luna HSM from SafeNet, how it provides key management for AWS services like RDS and Redshift, and pricing options for using CloudHSM or on-premises Luna HSMs.
Introduction to PKI & SafeNet Luna Hardware Security Modules with Microsoft W...SafeNet
To aid a successful and secure Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) implementation, this article
examines the essential concepts, technology, components, and operations associated with
deploying a Microsoft PKI with root key protection performed by a SafeNet Luna Hardware
Security Module (HSM).
SafeNet: Don't Leave It to Luck: What am I Not Doing?Rahul Neel Mani
The document discusses data breaches and the need for stronger data security measures. Some key points:
- In the first quarter of 2014, over 2.8 billion records were stolen in data breaches, with only 1% protected by encryption.
- Healthcare and financial industries accounted for most breaches and lost records.
- Malicious insiders were responsible for a smaller number of breaches but stole over half the records.
- Traditional perimeter security alone is no longer sufficient due to insider threats and inevitable breaches; data encryption and access control are now critical.
SafeNet is a data protection company that protects the world's most sensitive data for trusted global brands. It protects over 80% of global intra-bank fund transfers and nearly $1 trillion per day. SafeNet offers a comprehensive approach to data protection including encryption, key management, and authentication across databases, applications, file servers and more. It has a global footprint in over 100 countries and over 1,500 employees.
SafeNet Enterprise Key and Crypto ManagementSectricity
With SafeNet, organizations can centrally, efficiently, and securely manage cryptographic keys and policies—across the key management lifecycle and throughout the enterprise. SafeNet's data center protection solutions are designed to secure all of the sensitive information that is stored in and accessed from enterprise data centers, including patient records, credit card information, social security numbers, and more.
Gemalto is an international digital security company providing software applications, secure personal devices such as smart cards and tokens, and managed services. It is the world’s largest manufacturer of SIM cards.
Visit: http://www.gemalto.com/
Security and Trust for Digital Transactions : Dictao presentation during the ...Dictao
This document discusses cyber security and trust service providers. It notes that security solutions must balance high security and trust with flexibility to meet diverse needs. It outlines divisions in the security world from military-grade to low-grade solutions. It then details types of cyber security including infrastructure protection, network security, and identity and access management. It presents trust service providers as securing transactions and data. It discusses governmental trust platforms and trends like the internet of things. It provides an overview of Dictao's security products and services, certifications, and references in financial, government and industry sectors.
This document discusses FIPS 140-2 security levels and hardware security modules (HSMs). It provides details on the four security levels defined in FIPS 140-2 with increasing requirements for each level. It also discusses the Luna HSM from SafeNet, how it provides key management for AWS services like RDS and Redshift, and pricing options for using CloudHSM or on-premises Luna HSMs.
Getting Better Security from Cloud Based Solutions
This white paper provides simple steps to securely leverage the cloud with examples of security services offered by SoftLayer, an IBM Company
Download the white paper and learn more about:
- Data privacy and protection in the cloud
- Five easy-to-implement practices for securely leveraging the cloud
- SoftLayer security services that strengthen your cloud security strategy
Cloud Encryption Gateways (how enterprises can leverage cloud SaaS without co...Mark Silverberg
Cloud Encryption Gateways (CEGs) are a security product that encrypts sensitive data as it flows from devices to cloud service providers, like Salesforce or Google Apps, in order to facilitate confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CEGs act as a proxy, encrypting data before it reaches the cloud and decrypting it when users need to access it. They allow organizations to securely use third-party cloud applications without compromising security. Common CEG providers include CipherCloud and PerspecSys, which support integrations with popular SaaS and IaaS offerings. While CEGs enable cloud benefits, their emerging status presents some risks around maturity and potential vendor lock-in.
SafeNet KeySecure is an Enterprise Key Management (EKM) solution that enables a single, centralized platform for managing cryptographic keys, certificates and applications. As the use of encryption proliferates throughout the corporation, security teams must scale their management of encryption keys, including key generation, key import and export, key rotation, and much more. With KeySecure, administrators can simultaneously manage multiple, disparate encryption appliances and associated encyrption keys, passwords and certificates through a single, centralized key management platform.
What is a secure enterprise architecture roadmap?Ulf Mattsson
Webcast title : What is a Secure Enterprise Architecture Roadmap?
Description : This session will cover the following topics:
* What is a Secure Enterprise Architecture roadmap (SEA)?
* Are there different Roadmaps for different industries?
* How does compliance fit in with a SEA?
* Does blockchain, GDPR, Cloud, and IoT conflict with compliance regulations complicating your SEA?
* How will quantum computing impact SEA roadmap?
Presenters : Juanita Koilpillai, Bob Flores, Mark Rasch, Ulf Mattsson, David Morris
Duration : 68 min
Date & Time : Sep 20 2018 8:00 am
Timezone : United States - New York
Webcast URL : https://www.brighttalk.com/webinar/what-is-a-secure-enterprise-architecture-roadmap
RSA SecurID is a two-factor authentication solution that provides strong security through one-time passwords generated by hardware or software tokens combined with a user's PIN. It protects access to critical network resources and helps organizations comply with regulations. RSA Authentication Manager is the centralized management software that verifies authentication requests from various applications and systems. It offers scalability, high availability, and integration with over 400 third party products. RSA also provides hardware and software tokens, as well as appliances, to deliver two-factor authentication in a way that meets various user and organizational needs.
Unmatched security for digital data is provided through Secure Channels' patented encryption technology. Their PKMS2 encryption works by breaking files into segments and encrypting each segment with a different encryption key and process, making the encrypted data unusuable even if the private cloud is hacked. Secure Channels also offers language agnostic communication that allows messages to be translated to the recipient's language, as well as cloud security services through their Shield of Certainty Cloud that provides multiple layers of protection from the physical data center to the database.
Top SSL Certificate Providers for Your BusinessClickSSL
Cyber security is a prime concern for every business nowadays. Currently, most of the government and private company are using digital platform such as desktop, mobile and application for information transferring. Important information such as financial transaction, healthcare data, and personal information recorded online. To protect user data transmission SSL certificate provider as a secure data transfer device to avoid data loss through hackers and malware.
What is ProtectV and how can it help your organization? Here's a concise overview of SafeNet's cloud encryption solution for Amazon Web Services or VMware, as presented at VMworld.
The document discusses the formation of an IoT Security Task Force by the IoT Forum and CISO Platform to develop threat models, controls, and arrangements to improve IoT security. It proposes a "SECURENET" concept involving managed security network providers that would monitor IoT traffic and devices, block suspicious activity, and collaborate to identify security issues. The task force aims to provide fresh thinking around technical and legal approaches to attribute attacks and enable self-defense in IoT networks through a regulatory sandbox and cross-border response protocols. Critiques and improvements are invited.
In an ever-changing technology landscape, SD-WAN has emerged as a leading technology to drive IT efficiency. Innovation, market convergence, and a noisy product landscape have made the marketplace more complex than it needs to be. Learn why a managed approach makes things easier and is considered a best practice by many.
The document discusses how cloud services can help with security challenges. It notes that cloud platforms provide robust security capabilities like 24/7 monitoring, patching, antivirus software and firewalls. Additionally, the cloud ensures data confidentiality, integrity and availability through encryption, access controls and regular penetration testing. However, the document also acknowledges that organizations must assume a breach will occur and prepare response plans to quickly detect, contain and recover from incidents. The cloud can help improve security posture but companies still need to adopt a "assume breach" mindset and implement detection and response capabilities.
Securing Smart Cities with Blockchain-enabled Zero Trust CybersecuityBlock Armour
This document discusses how IOT Armour uses blockchain technology and software defined perimeters to securely manage identity and access for IoT devices and critical infrastructure. It proposes using digital signatures on blockchain to authenticate devices, establish secure communication channels, and authorize access to core systems. This creates cryptographically secure device identities, encrypted access, microsegmentation of systems, and immutable logs of activity. The solution aims to protect smart cities by applying these techniques to digital IDs, infrastructure, control decentralization, and access monitoring.
The document discusses the formation of an IoT Security Task Force by the IoT Forum and CISO Platform to develop approaches for improving IoT security in India. It proposes a framework called SECURENET that uses principles of fresh thinking to better identify cyber attackers, authorize network access, monitor for anomalies, and allow reactive measures like quarantining threats. The framework also suggests a managed security provider model and exploring legal protocols to enable cross-border cooperation against cyber criminals, drawing from concepts in maritime law. Feedback is sought from stakeholders on the technical, legal and policy approaches proposed.
The document discusses security challenges in cloud computing and two scenarios for securing data in the cloud. Extending a company's perimeter into the public cloud involves creating VPN tunnels and applying security tools to cloud servers. Extending the cloud into a company's perimeter involves a cloud provider installing a node on-site. Both scenarios require log monitoring, encryption, firewalls and understanding the provider's security capabilities. The key is properly securing cloud servers as if they were internal servers and clarifying security responsibilities between customers and providers.
Ransomware webinar may 2016 final version externalZscaler
This document discusses the history and evolution of ransomware. It notes that while ransomware attacks have occurred for over a decade, they have increased significantly in recent years due to the money that can be made. It describes how CryptoLocker in 2013 collected $27 million in just 3 months. CryptoLocker was shut down by Operation Tovar in 2014, but spawned copycats like CryptoWall, one of the most successful ransomware strains. More recent variants like Locky in 2016 have also seen success. The document warns that ransomware authors are getting more sophisticated and business-savvy in their methods. It suggests ransomware is likely to continue evolving and poses an ongoing threat.
От прорывной концепции до комплексного решения для компанийPositive Hack Days
This document discusses blockchain technology and its applications. It begins by describing the four types of people who are familiar with blockchain to different degrees. It then discusses blockchain fundamentals like distributed ledgers and smart contracts. Several use cases for blockchain are outlined across multiple industries like finance, healthcare, government and more. The strategy and roadmap for an open blockchain platform is presented, focusing on delivering capabilities for identity, privacy, operations and tools. Execution involves proving blockchain concepts, developing horizontal solutions, and creating industry-specific offerings.
Hardware plays a key role in securing computer systems and physical assets. This includes cable locks to secure laptops and monitors, locking cabinets for servers and networking equipment, and hardware security modules that securely store and manage digital keys for authentication. Physical security measures like locking server rooms, securing vulnerable devices, and disabling removable media are also important to prevent theft and hacking of systems and data. As technology changes, secure hardware will take on an increasingly important role in security initiatives like trusted computing.
E-Passport: Deploying Hardware Security Modules to Ensure Data Authenticity a...SafeNet
In the wake of acts of terrorism occurring worldwide, it has become imperative for countries to increase the level of security at their borders. To assist in
their efforts for stronger border security, countries around the globe are implementing an e-passport program.
Getting Better Security from Cloud Based Solutions
This white paper provides simple steps to securely leverage the cloud with examples of security services offered by SoftLayer, an IBM Company
Download the white paper and learn more about:
- Data privacy and protection in the cloud
- Five easy-to-implement practices for securely leveraging the cloud
- SoftLayer security services that strengthen your cloud security strategy
Cloud Encryption Gateways (how enterprises can leverage cloud SaaS without co...Mark Silverberg
Cloud Encryption Gateways (CEGs) are a security product that encrypts sensitive data as it flows from devices to cloud service providers, like Salesforce or Google Apps, in order to facilitate confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CEGs act as a proxy, encrypting data before it reaches the cloud and decrypting it when users need to access it. They allow organizations to securely use third-party cloud applications without compromising security. Common CEG providers include CipherCloud and PerspecSys, which support integrations with popular SaaS and IaaS offerings. While CEGs enable cloud benefits, their emerging status presents some risks around maturity and potential vendor lock-in.
SafeNet KeySecure is an Enterprise Key Management (EKM) solution that enables a single, centralized platform for managing cryptographic keys, certificates and applications. As the use of encryption proliferates throughout the corporation, security teams must scale their management of encryption keys, including key generation, key import and export, key rotation, and much more. With KeySecure, administrators can simultaneously manage multiple, disparate encryption appliances and associated encyrption keys, passwords and certificates through a single, centralized key management platform.
What is a secure enterprise architecture roadmap?Ulf Mattsson
Webcast title : What is a Secure Enterprise Architecture Roadmap?
Description : This session will cover the following topics:
* What is a Secure Enterprise Architecture roadmap (SEA)?
* Are there different Roadmaps for different industries?
* How does compliance fit in with a SEA?
* Does blockchain, GDPR, Cloud, and IoT conflict with compliance regulations complicating your SEA?
* How will quantum computing impact SEA roadmap?
Presenters : Juanita Koilpillai, Bob Flores, Mark Rasch, Ulf Mattsson, David Morris
Duration : 68 min
Date & Time : Sep 20 2018 8:00 am
Timezone : United States - New York
Webcast URL : https://www.brighttalk.com/webinar/what-is-a-secure-enterprise-architecture-roadmap
RSA SecurID is a two-factor authentication solution that provides strong security through one-time passwords generated by hardware or software tokens combined with a user's PIN. It protects access to critical network resources and helps organizations comply with regulations. RSA Authentication Manager is the centralized management software that verifies authentication requests from various applications and systems. It offers scalability, high availability, and integration with over 400 third party products. RSA also provides hardware and software tokens, as well as appliances, to deliver two-factor authentication in a way that meets various user and organizational needs.
Unmatched security for digital data is provided through Secure Channels' patented encryption technology. Their PKMS2 encryption works by breaking files into segments and encrypting each segment with a different encryption key and process, making the encrypted data unusuable even if the private cloud is hacked. Secure Channels also offers language agnostic communication that allows messages to be translated to the recipient's language, as well as cloud security services through their Shield of Certainty Cloud that provides multiple layers of protection from the physical data center to the database.
Top SSL Certificate Providers for Your BusinessClickSSL
Cyber security is a prime concern for every business nowadays. Currently, most of the government and private company are using digital platform such as desktop, mobile and application for information transferring. Important information such as financial transaction, healthcare data, and personal information recorded online. To protect user data transmission SSL certificate provider as a secure data transfer device to avoid data loss through hackers and malware.
What is ProtectV and how can it help your organization? Here's a concise overview of SafeNet's cloud encryption solution for Amazon Web Services or VMware, as presented at VMworld.
The document discusses the formation of an IoT Security Task Force by the IoT Forum and CISO Platform to develop threat models, controls, and arrangements to improve IoT security. It proposes a "SECURENET" concept involving managed security network providers that would monitor IoT traffic and devices, block suspicious activity, and collaborate to identify security issues. The task force aims to provide fresh thinking around technical and legal approaches to attribute attacks and enable self-defense in IoT networks through a regulatory sandbox and cross-border response protocols. Critiques and improvements are invited.
In an ever-changing technology landscape, SD-WAN has emerged as a leading technology to drive IT efficiency. Innovation, market convergence, and a noisy product landscape have made the marketplace more complex than it needs to be. Learn why a managed approach makes things easier and is considered a best practice by many.
The document discusses how cloud services can help with security challenges. It notes that cloud platforms provide robust security capabilities like 24/7 monitoring, patching, antivirus software and firewalls. Additionally, the cloud ensures data confidentiality, integrity and availability through encryption, access controls and regular penetration testing. However, the document also acknowledges that organizations must assume a breach will occur and prepare response plans to quickly detect, contain and recover from incidents. The cloud can help improve security posture but companies still need to adopt a "assume breach" mindset and implement detection and response capabilities.
Securing Smart Cities with Blockchain-enabled Zero Trust CybersecuityBlock Armour
This document discusses how IOT Armour uses blockchain technology and software defined perimeters to securely manage identity and access for IoT devices and critical infrastructure. It proposes using digital signatures on blockchain to authenticate devices, establish secure communication channels, and authorize access to core systems. This creates cryptographically secure device identities, encrypted access, microsegmentation of systems, and immutable logs of activity. The solution aims to protect smart cities by applying these techniques to digital IDs, infrastructure, control decentralization, and access monitoring.
The document discusses the formation of an IoT Security Task Force by the IoT Forum and CISO Platform to develop approaches for improving IoT security in India. It proposes a framework called SECURENET that uses principles of fresh thinking to better identify cyber attackers, authorize network access, monitor for anomalies, and allow reactive measures like quarantining threats. The framework also suggests a managed security provider model and exploring legal protocols to enable cross-border cooperation against cyber criminals, drawing from concepts in maritime law. Feedback is sought from stakeholders on the technical, legal and policy approaches proposed.
The document discusses security challenges in cloud computing and two scenarios for securing data in the cloud. Extending a company's perimeter into the public cloud involves creating VPN tunnels and applying security tools to cloud servers. Extending the cloud into a company's perimeter involves a cloud provider installing a node on-site. Both scenarios require log monitoring, encryption, firewalls and understanding the provider's security capabilities. The key is properly securing cloud servers as if they were internal servers and clarifying security responsibilities between customers and providers.
Ransomware webinar may 2016 final version externalZscaler
This document discusses the history and evolution of ransomware. It notes that while ransomware attacks have occurred for over a decade, they have increased significantly in recent years due to the money that can be made. It describes how CryptoLocker in 2013 collected $27 million in just 3 months. CryptoLocker was shut down by Operation Tovar in 2014, but spawned copycats like CryptoWall, one of the most successful ransomware strains. More recent variants like Locky in 2016 have also seen success. The document warns that ransomware authors are getting more sophisticated and business-savvy in their methods. It suggests ransomware is likely to continue evolving and poses an ongoing threat.
От прорывной концепции до комплексного решения для компанийPositive Hack Days
This document discusses blockchain technology and its applications. It begins by describing the four types of people who are familiar with blockchain to different degrees. It then discusses blockchain fundamentals like distributed ledgers and smart contracts. Several use cases for blockchain are outlined across multiple industries like finance, healthcare, government and more. The strategy and roadmap for an open blockchain platform is presented, focusing on delivering capabilities for identity, privacy, operations and tools. Execution involves proving blockchain concepts, developing horizontal solutions, and creating industry-specific offerings.
Hardware plays a key role in securing computer systems and physical assets. This includes cable locks to secure laptops and monitors, locking cabinets for servers and networking equipment, and hardware security modules that securely store and manage digital keys for authentication. Physical security measures like locking server rooms, securing vulnerable devices, and disabling removable media are also important to prevent theft and hacking of systems and data. As technology changes, secure hardware will take on an increasingly important role in security initiatives like trusted computing.
E-Passport: Deploying Hardware Security Modules to Ensure Data Authenticity a...SafeNet
In the wake of acts of terrorism occurring worldwide, it has become imperative for countries to increase the level of security at their borders. To assist in
their efforts for stronger border security, countries around the globe are implementing an e-passport program.
The Internet of Things (IoT) offers many industries significant new opportunities, but it also exposes them and their customers to a host of security issues. Securing the IoT requires new ways of thinking that can defend the enterprise and its customers against attackers and privacy abuses.
Computer , Internet and physical security.Ankur Kumar
It refers to protection of a computer and the information stored in it, from the unauthorised users.
Computer security is a branch of computer technology known as information security as applied to computers and networks.
The document provides an overview of computer hardware and software components. It discusses the main physical components of a computer including input devices like keyboards and mice, processing units, storage devices, and output devices like monitors. It also describes the basic units of digital information like bits and bytes and how they are used to store and represent data. Common storage media are explained such as hard drives, flash memory, CDs/DVDs, and floppy disks. An overview of computer specifications and performance from 1982 to 2007 is also presented.
This document discusses physical security for protecting enterprise resources including people, data, and facilities. It covers assessing threats and vulnerabilities, choosing a secure site location, designing security for the building structure and environment, implementing physical and administrative controls, and ensuring life safety measures like fire detection and suppression. Key considerations include perimeter security, access control, environmental factors, emergency procedures, and compliance with standards to help ensure security.
The SlideShare 101 is a quick start guide if you want to walk through the main features that the platform offers. This will keep getting updated as new features are launched.
The SlideShare 101 replaces the earlier "SlideShare Quick Tour".
The Department of Social Protection (DSP) provides financial and supportive services to millions of customers in Ireland and manages large-scale IT systems. As an Executive Officer on the Business Object Modelling Team, the author worked as a .NET developer using C# and Entity Framework. Their main project involved developing the user interface for the 'Pre 1979 Insurance Contributions' project, which converted paper records of customer identities and histories into digital formats. Through this and other projects, the author gained experience in agile development methodologies, testing, documentation, and enhancing coding and problem-solving skills.
This document debunks several myths about software-defined infrastructure (SDI). It summarizes that SDI is not the same as virtualization alone, but rather is a full infrastructure ecosystem that includes virtualization. It also explains that SDI can improve security through custom policies based on workload parameters rather than network components. Additionally, SDI does not leave legacy infrastructure behind but rather incorporates both legacy and virtualized resources under one manageable system. SDI also does not replace hardware entirely but rather virtualizes hardware capabilities to improve flexibility and lower costs.
Digital Transformation How Digital Disruption is redefining the industries an...technology_forum
1) Digital transformation is being driven by technologies like the Internet of Everything, which connects people, processes, data and things.
2) Most companies will attempt digital transformation initiatives by 2020 but only 30% will be successful due to lack of skills and expertise.
3) Digital disruption is pulling industries towards a digital center and normal, with technology, media and retail being the most vulnerable to disruption.
4) Next generation cyber threat defense can provide enhanced security while simplifying operations and reducing costs through improved network visibility, automated tuning, and advanced malware protection.
The document discusses how communication service providers can leverage big data analytics to improve customer satisfaction and extract business value. It recommends implementing an Analytics Big Data Repository to provide automated insight into customer usage and performance in real-time. This would allow customizing marketing campaigns and offers for each customer based on their real-time usage patterns and behaviors. It would also enable real-time network optimization and customer experience management through issues detection and resolution. The repository is presented as a solution to data replication challenges that can support multiple use cases and analytical systems simultaneously.
The document discusses the Digital Trust Framework (DTF) which will use the TMForum's Open Digital Architecture (ODA) as a cornerstone. The DTF is being developed for the 4th Industrial Revolution environment and will provide a blueprint for modular, cloud-based, open digital platforms that can be orchestrated using AI. It will integrate ODA with other frameworks to ensure an overall digital trust approach. The document also discusses zero trust security frameworks which emphasize verifying devices rather than automatically trusting them on the network. A zero trust framework requires authentication at multiple security checkpoints.
ISACA GRC-CYBER CALL FOR PAPERS ABSTRACT v.3.0Fabrizio Cilli
- The document discusses the need for a layered and holistic approach to cyber security including security management, risk containment, threat response, and crisis management given the changing landscape with IoT and cloud.
- It emphasizes applying confidentiality, integrity and availability principles to information and considering information as the key element and most valuable asset rather than physical products.
- Achieving situational awareness across edge, core, logical and physical layers through a combination of perimeter defenses, deep inspection, data analytics and monitoring is key to proper information protection.
Cyber Security Management in a Highly Innovative WorldSafeNet
Cyber attacks are reaching pandemic levels. State-sponsored groups and organized crime are successfully stealing valuable intellectual property—including critical infrastructure and operational readiness information, businesses’ and consumers’ financial data—often without anyone realizing the attack has occurred!
But preparedness cannot be delegated solely to the IT department. The involvement of the entire enterprise, armed with an understanding of the highly dynamic landscape, is vital for warding off potential threats.
Author: David Etue, VP of CorpDev Strategy, SafeNet
Watch the webcast on demand: https://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/6319/75109
As the financial sector increasingly relies on web based technologies, cybersecurity in banking web applications becomes a critical concern. This paper gives an insight into the threats and challenges banking web applications face and proposes a comprehensive set of mitigation strategies. By understanding the unique risks associated with online banking, institutions can better safeguard their sensitive data and protect their customers from cyber threats. Fintech Financial Technology applications are platforms or apps that provide financial services through software and have been commonly used for payment transactions, money transfers, investment management, and other economic activities. With the ever increasing cyber threats, cybersecurity in fintech becomes crucial to safeguard sensitive financial data and maintain users trust. Krutika Patil "Fintech Cybersecurity Measures" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-7 | Issue-5 , October 2023, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd60011.pdf Paper Url: https://www.ijtsrd.com/computer-science/computer-security/60011/fintech-cybersecurity-measures/krutika-patil
This strategy brief outlines how the Microsoft Cyber Defense Operations Center (CDOC) brings together security experts and data scientists from across the company to form a unified and coordinated defense against the evolving threat landscape—to protect Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure and services, products and devices, and our Microsoft corporate resources.
Chris Swan's presentation from the London Tech Entrepreneurs' MeetupCohesive Networks
OCIE will be conducting examinations of over 50 registered broker-dealers and investment advisers, focusing on cybersecurity preparedness. It provides a sample cybersecurity document request for firms to assess their preparedness. The VNS3 security appliance protects cloud applications from exploitation by creating unique encrypted overlays for each application, reducing east-west risk even if initial penetration occurs. It allows customers to secure applications deployed to public, private or hybrid clouds.
Review on Implementation Visual Cryptography & Steganography for Secure Authe...IRJET Journal
This document summarizes and reviews various techniques for implementing visual cryptography and steganography for secure authentication. It begins with an abstract that outlines using image processing and visual cryptography to divide a customer's transaction key into shares, with one share stored by the bank and one by the customer. The customer must present their share for transactions. The document then reviews the history of cyber attacks on major companies. It proposes a system using color image visual cryptography to encrypt passwords and divide them into shares between the bank and customer to authenticate transactions securely. It concludes that this approach could help solve issues with password hacking for core banking applications.
Azure - a secure platform for source-to-payOpusCapita
This document summarizes an OpusCapita webinar about using Microsoft Azure as a secure platform for source-to-pay processes. It discusses OpusCapita's capabilities in payments, procurement, receivables, and cash management. It then covers the gap between digital ambitions and reality for many organizations. The presentation explains how Azure provides a secure foundation with built-in controls, a secure operating environment, and integrated partner solutions. It argues that Azure's intelligence, scale, and Microsoft's security investments help customers securely manage their data, applications, and networks in the cloud.
Industrial Control Security USA Sacramento California Oct 6/7James Nesbitt
Industrial Control Cybersecurity USA October 6th and 7th
Sacramento California USA
Identify, protect, detect, respond and recover.
All stakeholders have a new responsibility in ensuring the safety, reliability and stability of our Critical National Infrastructure. Public and Private partnerships are paramount and information sharing on an international level a priority. We will be addressing key areas of vulnerability, threat detection, mitigation, and planning for the Energy and Water Sector.
An advanced portfolio of leading infrastructure solutions for IT and OT networks. Our solutions include protection for wired and wireless networks and aid in the construct of highly secure indoor, campus, and outdoor networks.
Mobility Security - A Business-Centric ApproachOmar Khawaja
This is a deck I presented at the RSA Conference in San Francisco in 2013.
The content is based on discussions with hundreds of enterprises, security experts, operations teams, vendors and regulators on 5 continents.
Presentation Credit: Salahuddin Khawaja
Cisco has achieved market leadership in the network access control (NAC) market with 34.3% market share. Cisco's NAC solution, Identity Services Engine (ISE), provides comprehensive visibility, policy control, and integration capabilities. ISE scales to support large enterprises and can profile and control access for a wide range of devices. Cisco has over 29,000 ISE customers and is focused on innovation, partnerships, and addressing customer needs across industries to maintain its leadership position in the growing NAC market.
TIBCO Spotfire: Data Science in the EnterpriseTIBCO Spotfire
From Data to Insights in Internet Time
Eric Novik, Internal Analytics Group, TIBCO Spotfire
ANALYTICS AND VISUALIZATION FOR THE FINANCIAL ENTERPRISE CONFERENCE
June 25, 2013 The Langham Hotel Boston, MA
Security and Governance Strategies for the Consumerization of ITMicrosoft
Consumerization of IT introduces the notion of unmanaged devices, also referred to as untrusted platforms. When planning for the consumerization of IT, enterprises must develop strategies to mitigate risks and protect sensitive assets, and develop policies for information protection, data management, platform security, and other related areas. This white paper discusses security and governance strategies that help mitigate risk.
This white paper is one part of the “Microsoft Recommendations for a Consumerization of IT Strategy” series. This series introduces the phenomenon known as the consumerization of IT, including strategies for supporting the proliferation of devices in the workplace, and supporting work tasks on personal devices at diverse locations.
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Hardware Security Modules: Critical to Information Risk Management
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Introduction
About the Author The volume of information is mushrooming and being transformed from paper to digital form
Michael Suby is the Director of at an alarming rate with no end in sight. Individually, we all experience the steady growth in
Stratecast and an Analyst. In his storage capacity and our use of that capacity in the devices we touch daily – our laptops,
Director role, Suby oversees the desktops, and smart phones. On the commercial side, a conversation with the IT data center
business operations of Stratecast personnel quickly reveals that adding storage capacity is a perennial budget item.
and its research direction. As an
Analyst, he contributes to the What should also be recognized is that the value of digitized information is not solely
research themes of Stratecast’s determined by the fact that it exists and its increasing volume, but its use. Business and
Business Communication governmental entities know from experience that the fluidity of digitized information is critical
Services analysis program in the advancement of their business operations and citizen-serving endeavors.
with a concentration in Secure The escalating growth in the creation, storage, and use of digitized information also creates
Networking. Suby’s Secure a growing exposure of information being lost, stolen, misused, and contaminated. The rise in
Networking analysis is centered regulations and laws designed to protect the rights of individuals is tangible evidence that this
on the technologies, products, exposure is real. The rise in incidences of information breaches represents another piece of
and services designed to improve evidence of this growing exposure.
the security of enterprise
networks, their business and And it’s not just the digitized bits of information associated with individuals that are at risk
consumer-facing applications, of exposure when in the hands of business and governmental entities. These entities have
and sensitive data at rest, in use, their own set of sensitive and valuable information that is at risk when in digitized form, for
and in motion. example: operational information such as business and marketing plans, customer account
information, price lists, and financial statements; tactical and strategic plans to protect and
serve a citizenry; and various forms of intellectual property.
Considering the growing exposure and potential ramifications of information incidents – such
as failed regulatory audits, fines, litigation, breach notification costs, market set-backs, brand
injury, and even business failure - business and governmental entities are wise to plan and
implement a comprehensive information risk management strategy. A growing number of
entities are proactive in this regard and have integrated Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)
into their information risk management deployments. In fact, for some entities, HSMs are
instrumental in the development of innovative products and services that are only possible
through secure storage and use of digitized information.
The purpose of this paper is to introduce Hardware Security Modules and describe the
attributes that position HSMs as an attractive component in information risk management.
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2. Hardware Security Modules
In general, Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) are dedicated systems that physically and
logically secure cryptographic keys and cryptographic processing.
Functions supported by HSMs include:
• Life-cycle management of cryptographic keys used to lock and unlock access to digitized
information. Remember that the privacy strength of encrypted information is determined by
the sophistication of the encryption algorithm and the security of the cryptographic keys.
The most sophisticated encryption algorithm is compromised by weak cryptographic key
security. Life-cycle management of cryptographic keys includes generation, distribution,
rotation, storage, termination, and archival.
• Cryptographic processing which produces the dual benefits of isolating and offloading
cryptographic processing from application servers.
In use since the early 1990’s, HSMs are available in two forms:
• Standalone network-attached appliances, and
• Hardware cards that plug into existing network-attached systems.
As the use of encryption to protect the confidentiality of digitized information has increased,
partially driven by governmental regulations (e.g., Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
Act in the secure transport of heath information over the Internet) and industry mandates
(e.g., Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, Requirements 3 and 4), so too has market
demand for HSMs, as shown below.
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Market Size
Corresponding to the increase in market demand for HSMs has been a continuous expansion
in HSM features and performance characteristics to address a wider array of use cases. In
addition, the comparative differences between HSMs and software-based alternatives have
gained clarity. More on these differences follows in the next section.
Hardware Security Modules versus Software
Routinely IT is faced with a decision on whether purpose-built appliances are preferable to
software. After all, purpose-built appliances represent another piece of physical hardware for
the IT organization to procure, deploy, configure, and maintain. More devices add to the capital
expenditure budget, add to overall IT complexity (i.e., more pieces of unique hardware), and
perhaps even limit deployment flexibility within the IT environment. With IT organizations already
struggling with sizable and diverse hardware inventories and potentially cramped quarters,
and keen to reduce their carbon footprints, a “more specialized hardware” approach may not
always be the default choice. Software, by contrast, has the advantage of installing and running
on potentially existing and dormant servers and can ride the wave of improving server price
performance and energy efficiencies. Consequently, software, at least initially from financial, IT
operational, and carbon footprint perspectives, appears to be a worthy alternative to purpose-
built appliances.
Hardware Security Modules: Critical to Information Risk Management White Paper 2
3. This cursory view of hardware versus software, however, has proven to be less robust when
the function in question is security. Most business and governmental entities recognize that
security has unique properties that are difficult to rope into the general IT environment while
still maintaining functional integrity. As evidence of this, the market for purpose-built security
appliances is solidly positive. Where pressure exists to reign in security appliance sprawl, the
directions frequently pursued are multi-functional security appliances (e.g., Unified Threat
Management appliances) or blade and chassis security platforms. In both instances, security
functions remain physically independent from the rest of the IT environment.
World Unified Threat Management Appliance Market
Expenditures Unit Shipments
$3,500 500
450
$3,000
Expenditures (USD$ Millions)
400
Unit shipments (Thousands)
$2,500 350
$2,000 300
250
$1,500
200
$1,000 150
100
$500
50
$0 0
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Note: All figures are rounded; the base year is 2009. Source: Frost & Sullivan
HSMs, as previously described, represent a crucial element in protecting digitized information.
Attempting to accomplish the same in software should not be done without fully considering the
implications. Following is our perspective on this matter.
Completeness
HSMs are fully contained solutions for cryptographic processing, key generation, and key
storage. As purpose-built appliances, they automatically include the hardware and firmware
(i.e., software) necessary for these functions in an integrated package. Physical and logical
protection of the appliance is supported by a tamper resistant/evident shell; and protection
from logical threats, depending on the vendor’s products, is supported by integrated firewall and
intrusion prevention defenses. Some HSM vendors also include integrated support for two-factor
authentication. Security certification is typically pursued by HSM vendors and positioned as a
product feature.
Software for these same functions is not a complete out-of-the-box solution. Server hardware is
a separate purchase, unless unused servers are present, as is firewall, intrusion prevention, and
two-factor authentication. Being tamper resistant is not a trait typically associated with general-
purpose servers. Security certification encompassing the combination of hardware platform and
software would be the responsibility of the user organization and can be a lengthy and very costly
activity, especially if involvement with certification bodies is not standard operating practice for
the organization using the software.
Performance
Cryptography is a resource intensive process that will introduce latency to any application that
depends on it. Depending on the application involved and organization, the objective could be
to minimize the latency introduced by cryptography. HSMs have an advantage over software as
they are designed to optimize the efficiency of cryptographic processing. Compared to software
running on general purpose servers, HSMs will accelerate processing; an outcome of being
purpose-built.
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4. Compliant and Secure
Frequently, cryptography is used to meet compliance mandates. Cryptography use, however,
does not guarantee that information is secure. Further, there are no security guarantees (i.e.,
Trends Shaping Future promises of no security instances ever) with any security solution so the objective becomes one
Demand for HSMs of managing risk by reducing the number of vulnerabilities and the likelihood of vulnerabilities
• Cloud computing being exploited. The aforementioned completeness attributes of HSMs allow organizations that
• Cryptography as a service deploy HSMs to take efficient and simultaneous steps toward compliance and security.
• Evolving data protection
applications
Centralization of Key Management
An attribute of software is its portability; software can be installed on several servers.
• Elliptic curve cryptography
Consequently, cryptographic keys have greater likelihood to reside in several locations/software
hosts. This multi-location characteristic will add to administrative complexity and potential
lapses in the life-cycle management of cryptographic keys (e.g., rotation and revocation). In
addition, if consistency in the protective layer of the software host (e.g., firewall, intrusion
prevention, and access control) cannot be ensured, the risk of keys being compromised
increases. With HSMs, the tendency is to store keys in a single unit. Not only does this streamline
administration and reduce the potential for management lapses but it also supports a consistent
layer of key protection.
Layered Key Protection
As previously stated, HSMs protect cryptographic keys and that protection is instrumental
in ensuring the confidentiality of digitized information. To illustrate the layered approach to
protecting keys inherent in HSMs, following are the steps that a key-stealing attacker would
need to follow:
1. Gain entrance to the environment where the HSM device has been deployed.
2. Locate and steal the HSM device, which is typically stored in a physically secured
safe or locked down in a data center.
3. Disassemble the device without damaging it, including removing the potting material
many tamper-resistant HSMs use.
4. Reverse engineer the flash contents of the device to find the key material.
Again, general-purpose servers that host key storage software do not have similar safeguards.
In addition and of equal importance, this same tightly controlled, physically protected
environment defends HSM software/firmware from exploits aimed at software vulnerabilities.
Without extraordinary and likely cost-prohibitive efforts, defenses on general-purpose servers do
not compare.
Back-up and Restore
Operational resiliency is critical to the business pursuits of many enterprises as their clients are
intolerant of black-outs and brown-outs in their operations that are tightly dependent on the
services of another. If encryption is in the critical path, cryptographic keys must have bullet-
proof accessibility and, if not, be immediately recoverable on the heels of a catastrophic event
that renders the primary key storage unit inaccessible. Many vendors have designed their HSM
devices to support this type of resiliency.
Is a Hardware Security Module always the right approach versus software? Not always as a
mix of an HSM and software hosted on general-purpose servers can produce the suitable level
of risk management the business or governmental entity seeks and also provide flexibility
in deployment and security expenditures. What must remain front and center in a mixed
approach, however, is aligning the technical choice of protection with the criticality/sensitivity
of information. The more sensitive the information or the more severe the implications of an
information breach, the more appealing the attributes of HSMs become.
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5. Trends Shaping Future Demand for HSMs
The never-ending digitization of information with value, as previously stated, is a primary driver in
the use of encryption. As the usage of encryption increases, so too will the need to manage keys
at higher levels of efficiency and effectiveness, that is, at an enterprise-grade level. The same is
true for cryptographic processing. Fitting, these are the two functional pillars of HSMs.
Other emerging trends that affect how businesses and governments operate in the electronic
informational age will also spotlight HSMs. Consider the following:
• Cloud computing. As organizations test and then integrate cloud computing into their IT
environments, HSMs will be called into service to safeguard cryptographic keys with the
“According to the European
same dynamic and virtualized attributes of cloud computing environments.
Association of Corporate
Treasurers’ (CAST) Project, an • Cryptography as a service. At a high level, HSM usage will increasingly be employed to
average cost savings of 80% can enable a move to the delivery of server-mediated cryptographic services. Rather than
simply providing point services to individual infrastructure components, HSMs will become
be achieved by using electronic
essential infrastructure components, powering cryptographic services upon which a host of
invoicing.”
applications rely.
~ European Electronic Invoicing
Final Report • Evolving data protection applications. In the coming years, HSMs will become increasingly
important in powering data protection applications. Today, organizations are deploying
access control and encryption technologies to achieve compliance with industry
standards—namely PCI DSS and data privacy regulations. As this area of the market
matures, the security of these solutions will be held to increasingly higher standards. For
example, there will be increased demand for certification with such security standards as
PCI-HSM, FIPS 140 Level 3, and Common Criteria EAL 4. This demand for certification—and
the high price of achieving compliance certification internally—will drive the increased
deployment of HSM technologies in data protection applications.
• Elliptic curve cryptography. Emerging as the next generation of public key cryptography,
elliptic curve cryptography (ECC) provides the same level of security at smaller key sizes
than other asymmetric PKI schemes. For example, the degree of security attained with a
2048-bit RSA key can be realized with a 224-bit elliptic curve key, nearly 10 times less in size.
The smaller key size of ECC results in reduced requirements for storage, bandwidth, memory,
and power; and faster cryptographic operations. These comparative attributes usher ECC
into handheld and wirelessly-connected devices, devices which have limited storage
and processing capabilities but which are becoming more numerous and embedded into
electronic operations that involve information of value. Consequently, there is a need for high
scalability in key management, a characteristic of HSMs.
Conclusion
In order to address current and emerging compliance mandates, as well as the increased
threat of devastating security breaches, business and governmental entities around the world,
across a multitude of industries, have employed HSMs. HSMs provide organizations with the
unrivaled security benefits of a hardware boundary that delivers physical and logical protection
that software alone simply cannot match. Further, by offering centralized key storage, scalable
cryptographic processing, and robust security mechanisms surrounding backup and restore,
HSMs significantly streamline security administration. As businesses and governments seek to
leverage these proven strengths, security architects will only grow more reliant upon HSMs—
both to guard against evolving threats and to capitalize on the emerging opportunities posed by
technological advances. To assist in these efforts, it will be incumbent upon HSM vendors to rise
to the challenge of supporting such initiatives as cloud computing, enterprise key management,
cryptography as a service, and more.
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6. ANNEX
HSM Use Cases
To prevent these data breaches from occurring, leading enterprises and government agencies
have been turning to HSMs in order to protect sensitive data and applications at their source.
For instance, organizations in the financial service industry, one of the largest targets for cyber
thieves’ attacks, have been at the forefront of using HSMs to secure their digital processes.
In fact, leading financial services institutions have deployed HSMs to support several of their
business Today, HSMs are used in a variety of applications, such as securing cardholder and
PIN processing and issuance, transaction authentication, paper to digital security initiatives, as
well as data confidentiality and cryptographic key management. Following, are some detailed
examples of the various ways HSMs have been used in financial services and a host of other
industries.
Online Credit Card PIN Issuance
A large online bank was looking to roll out an entirely new way of payment for its customers—
enabling them to use a payment card with an embedded chip and a PIN to verify their identities
rather than having to sign a printed receipt.
Using postal mail to distribute PINs was insecure, costly, and slow, so they decided to leverage
the Web as a new PIN delivery mechanism but needed a solution that was highly secure and
cost effective to deliver and manage the PIN. The bank used an application security module that
featured an integrated FIPS 140-2 Level 3-validated HSM. With this approach, the bank was able
to ensure that cryptographic keys and processes were stored and managed exclusively within
FIPS-validated hardware. Code signing and verification were used to maintain the integrity
of the Java application code and prevent unauthorized application execution. Additionally,
strictly enforced access and usage policies would prevent unauthorized access to sensitive
applications or data. With tamper-resistant hardware, network connectivity, and secure remote
administration, the HSM made it possible for the bank to deploy sealed high-assurance Java Web
service applications, which proved to be a project-enabling capability.
The employment of HSMs, and the use of a secure online process, eliminated the huge exposure
of sending out PIN information in the mail. Additionally, the bank realized significant cost
savings: For every million-card customers, the bank saved hundreds of thousands of pounds in
postage and fulfillment costs while providing the customer with better service. Plus, as opposed
to the mailing of PIN requests, which can take up to ten days, online PIN requests could be
fulfilled instantly, which means customers could use their cards more quickly—and the bank
could start seeing revenues faster.
Electronic Invoicing
Across the globe, numerous compliance mandates, such as the Brazil Nota Fiscal (NF-e) and
the European Directive on Invoicing, have emerged to place security requirements around the
practice of electronic invoicing. The European Directive on Invoicing (EC/115/2001) requires
member states to implement electronic invoicing into their local value-added tax (VAT) legislation
to improve and streamline cross-border invoicing. The VAT rules require suppliers to guarantee
the following:
• Authenticity of origin, meaning that the message content was actually created by the person
or legal entity that signed it.
• Integrity of invoice content, ensuring that no changes have been made to the invoices during
transit.
In order to comply with the VAT law, the port authority for a major European city implemented
an advanced e-invoice solution based on digital signatures. The port authority leveraged its
investment in Adobe’s LiveCycle Enterprise Suite (ES) and GlobalSign’s DocumentSign digital
certificates by selecting an HSM that offered easy integration with these applications.
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7. The organization used HSMs to store digital signatures and protect cryptographic keys. The
integrity of both cryptographic keys and digital certificates are vital to the integrity of the overall
security system—if the keys or digital certificates were compromised, the entire system is
rendered obsolete.
After Adobe LiveCycle ES converts an invoice into a PDF/A (Archive)-compliant document, digital
signatures are applied using a digital certificate to ensure the authenticity and integrity of the
PDF. The PDF invoices are digitally signed with a secure private signing key, which requires an
HSM capable of performing certificate authority management tasks. The HSM stores the keys
within the secure confines of the appliance throughout the key life cycle.
The HSM enables the organization to secure digitally-certified invoices and to cryptographically
bind the identity of the certifying party to the invoice. The Adobe PDF Reader automatically
verifies all of the embedded information, and visually highlights the authenticity and integrity
of the document, allowing the recipient to easily detect whether the document has been
altered after being certified. By applying digital signature and encryption technologies within
a PKI network environment, the firm quickly brought digital invoicing processes online, thereby
streamlining workflow, lowering costs, and meeting mandatory European directives for
compliance.
Check Imaging
In the move from paper check filing to digital management of check images, a large bank needed
to implement a host of safeguards to ensure the integrity and security of these digital files.
HSMs were used by the bank to sign and verify digital check images, offering protection against
erroneous and unauthorized check payments.
By moving to a digital check imaging system, the large bank also recognized quicker check
processing times. Now, once a check is deposited with a bank, it is almost always delivered
overnight to the paying bank and debited from the check writer’s account the next business day.
Securing Financial Transactions and Communications
A bank sought a way to secure financial transactions, communications, and digital identities.
Existing MPLS networks did not adequately secure transfers between the bank and other
regional banks. Additionally, there was no way to secure and manage the identities of the system
users in order to create reliable and secure non-repudiation characteristics.
The firm deployed a complete PKI infrastructure using Microsoft Certificate Authority, HSMs, and
a time stamping authority. This infrastructure enabled the bank to issue certificates to system
users for authentication and signing. In addition, it secured communications between local banks
by signing and encrypting financial transactions, payments, and email communications.
This new deployment enabled the bank to launch a new service for local inter-bank transactions
that was more cost-effective compared to other alternatives, and provided for secure
communications between banks. The bank is now able to digitally sign any type of transaction—
both quickly and securely.
Online Buyer Authentication
To reduce online fraud and increase consumer confidence in online shopping, Visa and
MasterCard have introduced authenticated payment programs known as “Verified by Visa” and
MasterCard SecureCode. Specifically, Verified by Visa (VbV) employs 3-D Secure, which adds
a step to the checkout process to verify the identity of the cardholder. During the checkout
process, the 3-D Secure system requests that the card-issuing bank verify the online user as the
legitimate cardholder.
As part of this initiative, an issuing bank that participated in the Visa program employed an
authentication system to verify the identity of the payer during online transactions, and they
had to ensure this system complied with VbV security standards. An underlying challenge of the
system was to secure the generation, storage, and management of the cryptographic keys used
by the encryption, digital signature, and cardholder validation processes that form the building
blocks of the VbV system.
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8. If attackers were to capture these critical keys, the authentication system would be exposed
to exploits that could seriously undermine the system’s security and erode consumer brand
confidence. Because of this threat, the card associations defined stringent measures for
key protection. They mandated that the cryptographic keys securing messages between the
cardholder, merchant, and card issuing banks during the 3-D secure verification process, must be
stored within a FIPS 140-2-validated HSM.
The issuing bank’s HSM ensured that sensitive cryptographic keys or processes were never
exposed to potential attackers, where they could be stolen or manipulated to create fraudulent
authorization of illegitimate transactions. The HSM selected features dedicated hardware
cryptographic processing, complete hardware-based key life cycle management, and a proven
three-layer operational, software, and physical security model. The HSM also supports the high
availability configuration needed to support this mission-critical environment.
Through an exchange of encrypted and digitally-signed messages between the merchant’s
software, the Visa Directory, and the software’s VbV Access Control Server, the cardholder is
authenticated and the transaction is processed. HSMs provide the trusted signing devices
required for the series of messages and routines that are performed to authenticate the
transaction and comply with VbV standards.
By using a robust HSM, the issuing bank was able to ensure that all messages and routines used
to validate and authenticate payments are secured via tamper-resistant hardware, ensuring the
highest level of integrity for online transactions. In addition, the issuing bank satisfied its need to
demonstrate adherence with best practices through the use of FIPS-validated hardware.
E-Passports
In their efforts to boost border security, and better guard against identity theft, illegal
immigration, and trans-border crime, governments have been integrating smart chips into
passports. In addition, these technologies promise to help reduce the time it takes for individuals
to make it through the screening process at border crossings.
To ensure data authenticity and integrity, the information in the chip has to be digitally signed
by the respective issuing authority. When the electronic passport holder reaches an immigration
entry desk, the immigration officer verifies the personal information and biometric identifier
stored in the chip.
The trust of the digital signature is bound to the security of the corresponding digital signing
key. Many countries around the world have been employing HSMs, both at the location in which
passports are initially issued and at locations in which passports are inspected, such as border
control offices. In these cases, HSMs are used for secure key generation and storage, digital
signatures, encryption, and encoding the passport holder’s personal data on the smart card chip.
Biometric Security
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Registered Traveler Program allows for
certain individuals to have their identities verified using biometric technology, so, once identified,
they can take advantage of expedited screening at participating airports.
A vendor participating in the Registered Traveler program needed to secure their root CA and
central information management system (CIMS), both to protect the identities of users and to
ensure the integrity of the TSA’s system. The vendor used an HSM to ensure the confidentiality,
integrity, and non-repudiation of sensitive cryptographic keys. Their HSM received FIPS 140-2,
Level 3, FIPS 201, and Common Criteria EAL4 certification, and offered support for two-factor
authentication and multi-level access control. In order to provide the most robust security, HSMs
were used to secure other critical cryptographic keys, including the subordinate certificate
authorities, XML, SSL encryption keys, and other application-specific keys.
The firm configured network-attached HSMs in a cluster in order to ensure high availability,
meet defined service level agreements and performance requirements, and achieve long term
scalability. They were also able to seamlessly integrate their HSMs with Microsoft Certificate
Services, and provide Java, C, and CAPI API’s for custom application development.
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9. Secure Manufacturing
In order to guard against forgery, many manufacturers are turning to HSMs to protect their
intellectual property, such as chips, hard drives, printer components, amongst others; as well
as protect against lost revenue. One such manufacturer wanted to protect their phones used to
do snooping, identity forgery, and other forms of network abuse that plague the cellular phone
and satellite television industries. This IP phone manufacturer needed to integrate secure
identification and authentication into its devices. The business needed to integrate the issuance
of digital identities and authentication into its manufacturing processes, which meant the
organization would need to securely and cost-effectively create thousands of industry compliant
digital identities.
The IP telephone manufacturer selected Microsoft Certificate Services software for managing the
issuance of the digital identities, but needed a hardware solution to deliver maximum security
and performance. A highly secure hardware system was required to protect the certificate
issuance root key—the basis of trust for all of the IDs issued to the phones—and prevent the
possibility of a copy of that key being used to create illegitimate device identities. The solution
also had to meet high performance standards to ensure that the computationally-intensive
certificate issuance process did not create bottlenecks in the manufacturing process.
The manufacturer selected an HSM as the foundation for their digital identity issuance
system for IP telephones. Their selected HSM received both FIPS 140-2 and Common Criteria
certification. With each IP telephone containing a unique, trusted digital identity, users can be
sure that the IP telephone they are connecting with is definitely the telephone it claims to be.
This IP telephone manufacturer’s use of HSMs demonstrates how high-volume, high-speed
digital ID issuance can be seamlessly integrated into the manufacturing process without
sacrificing security.
Process Controls
A large software vendor sought to implement a process control solution that required the use of
digital signatures to approve software code and other deliverables as they moved from one stage
in the workflow to the next. For this vendor, the process control solution was very large scale,
comprising several thousand different approval chains and tens of thousands of private keys—
each one unique to a particular stage in one of the approval chains.
The development team started to implement its process solution in software and realized part
way through the implementation that the overall administrative complexity was becoming
unmanageable. Ultimately, the group decided to abandon the in-house development effort and,
instead, started to look for a cryptographic module that could help simplify the implementation.
Once they had selected and deployed an HSM that fit their situation, the development effort,
which had been bogged down by the complexity of securing key storage and cryptographic
processing, was much more efficient. With the HSM in place, the development team could focus
on the work flow and process control logic, while treating cryptography like a simple utility.
The integration of the HSMs went smoothly, allowing the implementation team to get the project
back on schedule, which ultimately enabled the organization to realize its process control
objectives in a timely manner. In addition, a few years after the initial HSM deployment, the
company’s software development focus shifted from Perl to Java. Because the organization’s
HSMs supported standard APIs, including the Java cryptographic API, integrating the HSMs into
the new development environment was a relatively simple matter.
Web-based Application Services
A global financial services company wanted to deploy an extensive, Web-based environment for
delivering application services. Initially used within their internal network, the firm ultimately
planned to deliver these services to customers.
Over time, the organization’s system incorporated hundreds of network-attached HSMs, securing
a wide range of keys and associated on-line services—including Web server SSL/TLS private keys
and certificates, keys used to secure Web services applications, and private signature keys used
to authorize transactions.
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