Data Scrambling vs. Encryption

The article below is an update to their Townsend Security’s blog post comparing data scrambling and data encryption. For most organizations, the motivation to encrypt their data is closely tied to various compliance requirements. Such compliance regulations include PCI DSS, HIPAA, HITECH, GDPR, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and a whole host of regional privacy laws. So, if […]

PCI Compliance Standards (PCI DSS): What You Should Know and Why They Matter

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) requires organizations to encrypt credit card account numbers stored in their databases and ensure that data remains secure when transferred outside the company. In order to understand these PCI compliance requirements, we first should know the source of industry best practices for encryption key management. In […]