Understanding FIPS and PCI DSS

Every day more and more information flows across our networks and the internet, over multiple platforms. Along with the volume of data exchanged, there is an increased concern about the security of the data.

In general, you might think that businesses and organizations will do what is necessary to secure our digital data, however, that is not always the case. Over the past decade, billions of high-profile data breaches have occurred, which makes it more evident that organizations need firm guidelines on the way they protect our data.

In this section, we'll take a look at how security laws and standards provide specific guidelines on how to prevent data from being compromised in some way.

Let's start with an overview of FIPS.

Outlining FIPS

When interacting online, users enter information when submitting applications, posting on social media, and purchasing goods and services. Businesses and organizations have a responsibility...