Category: Industry Buzz

Apr 6 2012

Global Ramifications

The Internet is abuzz with speculation on the source and scope of the Global Payments breach. If we knew the real issues behind the breach or the vulnerabilities that were exploited, we could spend our time making things better – rather than debating hypothetical scenarios.

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2 comments - Posted by Dave Oder at 10:51 AM - Categories: Industry Buzz

Jan 26 2012

Executive Insight: Who is PCI Really Protecting?

Are you following the restaurateurs in Park City, Utah who are suing their merchant bank and, consequently, might end up taking on the whole PCI? If not, you should be. The ramifications of this case could have a great impact on our industry.

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4 comments - Posted by J. David Oder at 2:54 PM - Categories: 4Sight | Industry Buzz

Nov 4 2011

Tokenization IS Encryption - NOT! - Part 3

The conclusion of a three-part series written by Steve Sommers, Shift4's SVP of Applications Development, refuting Ramon Krikken's claim that tokenization is encryption.

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0 comments - Posted by Steve Sommers at 8:00 AM - Categories: Industry Buzz

Nov 3 2011

Tokenization IS Encryption - NOT! - Part 2

This is the second installment of a three-part series written by Steve Sommers, Shift4's SVP of Applications Development, refuting Ramon Krikken's claim that tokenization is encryption.

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0 comments - Posted by Steve Sommers at 9:20 AM - Categories: Industry Buzz

Nov 1 2011

Tokenization IS Encryption - NOT!

This is the first of a three-part series written by Steve Sommers, Shift4's SVP of Applications Development, refuting Ramon Krikken's claim that tokenization is encryption.

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0 comments - Posted by Steve Sommers at 8:33 AM - Categories: Industry Buzz

Aug 24 2011

Tokenization, the Newest Horse - err, Camel - in the Stable

As the old saying goes, “a camel is a horse designed by a committee.” This saying perfectly describes the recently published PCI DSS Tokenization Guidelines from the PCI SSC. While the original intent of the document was a noble one, the final version fell way short.

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0 comments - Posted by Steve Sommers at 4:13 PM - Categories: Industry Buzz

Aug 12 2011

Did Shift4 Really Invent Tokenization?

Several companies claim to have been first-to-market with tokenization. Their evidences and believability vary widely, so while we cannot address the individual claims of our competitors, we can explain our claim and why we’re confident in saying that we invented tokenization and introduced it to the market.

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0 comments - Posted by Shift4 Corporation at 11:52 AM - Categories: Industry Buzz