data security

Data security means protecting digital data, such as those in a database, from destructive forces and from the unwanted actions of unauthorized users, such as a cyberattack or a data breach.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Will Zero-Knowledge Proofs Build the Future of Blockchain Payments?
Will Zero-Knowledge Proofs Build the Future of Blockchain Payments?
October 07, 2022  |  Blockchain

If there’s one cryptography term you need to know to see if blockchain can change the payments industry, it’s zero-knowledge proofs. The applications are straightforward:...

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The Alarming Financial and Reputational Costs of Healthcare Data Breaches Keep Rising
The Alarming Financial and Reputational Costs of Healthcare Data Breaches Keep Rising
August 17, 2022  |  Healthcare

Healthcare is supposed to get us out of danger, not place us in harm’s way. The hard truth is that data breaches in the space...

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PYMNTS Intelligence: Why Data Security Is Key to Consumer Trust in Digital-Only Banking
PYMNTS Intelligence: Why Data Security Is Key to Consumer Trust in Digital-Only Banking
August 15, 2022  |  Digital-First Banking

The accelerated digital transition that accompanied the pandemic has contributed to greater reliance on digital banking tools. While 48% of surveyed consumers still use branches, just...

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TikTok Aims to Ease US Security Concerns
TikTok Aims to Ease US Security Concerns
July 01, 2022  |  Mobile Applications

Video sharing platform TikTok has provided Republican lawmakers with a more detailed plan on how it plans to keep its user data in the U.S....

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Business’s Data May Be Vulnerable Under Proposed China Cybersecurity Rules
Business’s Data May Be Vulnerable Under Proposed China Cybersecurity Rules
June 02, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

Proposed cybersecurity rules from China could make it hard for Western financial companies to operate as their data would be vulnerable to hacking and other...

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REPORT: Two-Thirds of US Digital Banking Customers Choose Security Over Convenience
REPORT: Two-Thirds of US Digital Banking Customers Choose Security Over Convenience
June 02, 2022  |  Authentication

As life becomes more digitally connected, consumers increasingly expect that all online transactions will be highly secure, simple and convenient. This standard is especially strong...

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Data Privacy Concerns Rising in Tandem With Rapid Uptake of Data Aggregators
Data Privacy Concerns Rising in Tandem With Rapid Uptake of Data Aggregators
December 15, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

No surprise: In the great digital shift, many consumers have turned to third-party apps to access their financial data. Yet those consumers are less than...

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Dumpling on Fighting Fraud With Personalized Service
Dumpling on Fighting Fraud With Personalized Service
November 02, 2021  |  Fraud Prevention

Grocery delivery platforms face the challenge of quick delivery without compromising security. In this month’s Digital Identity Tracker, Joel Shapiro, co-founder of Dumpling, discusses the...

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Bank Customers Are More Trusting When FIs Use ‘Zero Data’ Approach
Bank Customers Are More Trusting When FIs Use ‘Zero Data’ Approach
August 19, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

Whether it’s consumers getting comfortable with a new payments experience or a large financial institution (FI) getting comfortable sharing data with FinTechs, there’s one constant...

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