tokenization

Tokenization, when applied to data security, is the process of substituting a sensitive data element with a non-sensitive equivalent, referred to as a token, that has no extrinsic or exploitable meaning or value. The token is a reference that maps back to the sensitive data through a tokenization system.

Tokenization: The Security Key For Call Centers
Tokenization: The Security Key For Call Centers
February 08, 2018  |  Security & Fraud

Call centers are fast becoming a fraudster favorite. Why? Because they’re just so darn inviting. Committing fraud over the phone in a call center environment...

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Tokenization’s Value Beyond Payments
Tokenization’s Value Beyond Payments
November 28, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

Tokenization is a vanguard in the fight against card not present fraud – but is flexible enough to protect just about any store of value....

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Is Bitcoin An Enron In The Making?
Is Bitcoin An Enron In The Making?
October 24, 2017  |  Bitcoin

Billionaire investor and Saudi Arabian prince Alwaleed bin Talal dismissed Bitcoin on Monday (Oct. 23), saying on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” that he expects the value...

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Mastercard Certifies TCH As Token Services Provider
Mastercard Certifies TCH As Token Services Provider
October 20, 2017  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

The Clearing House and Mastercard announced news on Thursday (Oct. 19) that they are partnering to enable The Clearing House (TCH) to provision and manage...

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Rambus Brings Apple Pay To eftpos Cardholders
Rambus Brings Apple Pay To eftpos Cardholders
October 19, 2017  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

On Tuesday (Oct. 17), Rambus, Inc. announced news of a partnership with domestic Australian debit network eftpos. The collaboration will allow eftpos to support Apple...

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Rambus CTO On Tokenization, Part Deux
Rambus CTO On Tokenization, Part Deux
October 16, 2017  |  Payment Methods

The latest iteration of EMVCo’s Payment Tokenization Specification has the potential to change the way we shop – even as it changes the way that...

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Marqeta Simplifies Real World Applications For Tokenized Cards And Digital Payments
Marqeta Simplifies Real World Applications For Tokenized Cards And Digital Payments
October 12, 2017  |  Digital Payments

The move from plastic to pixels may be a slow one. Changing consumer behavior is no easy feat, as we’ve seen with slow user adoption...

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Braintree, Eventbrite Make Concerts And Commerce Contextual
Braintree, Eventbrite Make Concerts And Commerce Contextual
September 26, 2017  |  Mobile Commerce

Commerce interrupted is a terrible thing. Consumers miss out and merchants miss a sale. The familiar friction points – typing in 16-digit card numbers, especially...

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Visa Payments, (Truly) Mobile With Fitbit’s Ionic Smartwatch
Visa Payments, (Truly) Mobile With Fitbit’s Ionic Smartwatch
August 28, 2017  |  Mobile Commerce

Fitbit is debuting its Ionic watch – enabled for Visa payments.  And, as noted Monday by the two companies, and as the data shows in...

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