Encryption is a security technique used in the payment processing industry to protect sensitive financial data during transactions. It transforms data into an unreadable format that can only be decrypted by authorized parties. This ensures that customer information, such as credit card details and personal data, remains secure and protected from unauthorized access during online transactions.
How Encryption Works
In payment processing, encryptions safeguards sensitive data like credit card numbers by encoding it before transmission. Once encrypted, the data is sent through secure channels, and only authorized payment processors can decrypt and process the information. Encryption technologies like SSL/TLS and end-to-end encryptions are commonly used to ensure that data remains safe throughout the transaction.
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Related Terms & Synonyms
- Data Protection – Methods used to secure sensitive information.
- SSL/TLS Encryptions – Protocols used to ensure secure online communication.
- Tokenization – Replacing sensitive data with non-sensitive equivalents for storage.
- Secure Socket Layer (SSL) – A standard encryption protocol for securing transactions.
- End-to-End Encryptions (E2EE) – Protecting data from the point of entry to the point of receipt.