AES vs. RSA Encryption: What Are the Differences?
One thing that’s become abundantly clear in the internet age is that preventing unauthorized people from gaining access to the data stored in web-enabled computer systems is extremely difficult....
NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulations and Encryption – 7 Steps to Compliance
The article below is an update to Townsend Security’s popular blog post on NYDFS cybersecurity regulations. On March 1, 2017, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) made their...
PGP vs. RSA: How Are They Different?
With increases in data breaches, the topics of data encryption and its importance are appearing more often in public discussions of data security. There is also increased confusion about the...
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...
Encryption, Tokenization, and Anonymization on IBM i: How Do These Data-Protection Technologies Differ?
The rise of high-profile breaches as well as new/expanded compliance regulations are compelling every company to increase its vigilance when it comes to securing sensitive data. As a result, if you...
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...