Security

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SSL and HTTPS

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Secure Sockets Layer

SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is an encryption-based security protocol developed by Netscape to protect data and ensure authentication during transmission over the internet. It encrypts the data exchanged between the user’s device and the server, safeguarding it from potential interception or tampering, and thereby ensuring data security.

SSL also performs a handshake process between the client and the server. During this handshake, the server provides a digital certificate that the client verifies, typically with the help of a trusted certificate authority (CA). This verification confirms that the server is authentic and the user is communicating with the intended entity, providing a layer of authentication and protecting against man-in-the-middle attacks.

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HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure

HTTPS is a secure version of the standard web protocol, HTTP, that uses encryption to protect data shared between your device and a website. It ensures that sensitive information, like passwords and payment details, stays private and safe from hackers. HTTPS also verifies that the website you’re communicating with is legitimate, using a digital certificate trusted by a Certificate Authority (CA). This helps prevent impersonation and ensures the data isn’t altered during transmission. In short, HTTPS keeps your online activities secure, making it a must for any site handling sensitive information.

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Secured card communicating with AES

AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) is a popular encryption method used to keep data safe. It works by scrambling data with a secret key so that only person with the right key can unscramble and read it. AES is fast, secure, and widely used to protect sensitive information like credit card details, personal messages, and even government communications. It can use different key sizes (128, 192, or 256 bits), with longer keys offering stronger protection. Because it’s both secure and efficient, AES is the go-to encryption method for protecting data in many industries, from banking to healthcare.

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Secret Keys Are Used as Means for Authentication

We use secret keys as a secure method to communicate with Cepta during integration. Secret keys provide an added layer of security because, even if intercepted, they cannot be exploited to access sensitive data without the corresponding authentication mechanisms. This minimizes the risk of data breaches and fraud, as the original credentials are never stored or transmitted. Secret keys are commonly utilized in scenarios such as API authentication, payment processing, and secure application access to enhance security and protect sensitive information.