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Tokenization (data security)

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 intrinsic or exploitable meaning or value. The token is a reference (i.e. identifier) that maps back to the sensitive data through a tokenization system. The mapping from original data…

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System operations, limitations and evolution

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Application to alternative payment systems

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The tokenization process

Difference from encryption

Types of tokens

  • PANs Payment card number

System operations, limitations and evolution

Application to alternative payment systems

Application to PCI DSS standards

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Tokenization (data security)

Nodes78
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Avg. degree1.97
Density0.025641
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tokenization data token tokens sensitive system security systems encryption payment card used must process pan number value using secure processing

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encryption will depend on varying regulatory requirementsinstance ofThe choice of tokenization as an alternative to other techniques0.80text
interpretationinstance ofThe choice of tokenization as an alternative to other techniques0.80text
and acceptance by respective auditing or assessment entitiesinstance ofThe choice of tokenization as an alternative to other techniques0.80text
theftinstance ofsubway tokens and casino chips found adoption for their respective systems to replace physical currency and cash handling risks0.80text
point of saleinstance ofto avoid the risks of malware stealing data from low-trust systems0.80text
databasesinstance ofThis is an important distinction from encryption because changes in data length and type can render information unreadable in intermediate systems0.80text
the last four digits of the card numberinstance ofand contain elements of the original data0.80text
Point-to-Point Encryptioninstance ofwhen combined with other technologies0.80text

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