http://www.cutimes.com/News/2009/6/Pages/Heartland-Completes-First-Step-in-EndtoEnd-Encryption-.aspx By David Morrison Credit Union Times 6/30/2009 Heartland Payment Systems, the card processor whose 2008 security breach may have compromised the most card data ever, announced it has completed the first step in developing end-to-end encryption. Since Heartland experienced its breach, which is still the subject of litigation, the company has been aggressive in developing end-to-end encryption protocol. The first step transmitted the most highly encrypted card data from a point-of-sale terminal the company developed through to its card processing platform. "Yesterday's transactions involved a Texas-based merchant and multiple credit card, prepaid and signature debit card transactions testing each of the major card brands," explained Heartland CEO Robert Carr. [...] _______________________________________________ Attend Black Hat USA, July 25-30 in Las Vegas, the world's premier technical event for ICT security experts. Network with 4,000+ delegates from 50 nations. Visit product displays by 30 top sponsors in a relaxed setting. http://www.blackhat.comReceived on Thu Jul 02 2009 - 05:50:10 PDT
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