Guides, How-Tos, and FAQs

Learn what cryptographic security is and why it’s essential for protecting data, verifying identity, and meeting compliance.

Discover how homomorphic encryption enables data processing while keeping it encrypted and private.

Learn about symmetric encryption, how it works, and what you can do to manage your symmetric keys more effectively.

Discover the significance of secrets management in digital security. Learn about challenges, best practices, and how Entrust can help.

Learn the importance of encryption key management and what it takes to protect cryptographic assets from exposure.

The best enterprise key management strategies secure cryptographic keys through the full key lifecycle (key generation, use, storage, update, archiving, and destruction) as well as control key access to authorized users and machines.

To manage encryption keys effectively, one must address their full lifecycle (generation, use, storage, update, archive, and destruction) as well as control their access to only authorized users and machines.

Databases contain organizations’ most critical assets. Compromised databases and data breaches are often associated with heavy fines, not to mention remediation costs, and lost consumer confidence.

Multi-cloud security protects organizational data storage and computing assets everywhere - across multiple cloud services, including on-premises infrastructures that interoperate with the “cloud-native” components that were initially developed or born in the cloud-based environment.

Learn about the advantages and limitations of private key encryption, plus its various applications and risk factors.

Learn how a simple and convenient digital account opening process offers customers an optimal banking experience with this in-depth guide.

Learn why eKYC is crucial for businesses and how it enhances customer onboarding while ensuring privacy and compliance.

Digital payments allow users to pay for a purchase without a physical card or currency. Learn how Entrust can help you meet surging demand.

Explore different types of metal payment cards, their materials, and why they’re gaining popularity.

A credit card printer is used to create credit cards with essential information, security elements, and personalized features. Learn how Entrust can help.

Find answers to your questions about EMV chips, cards, and printers here, such as, ‘What is the importance of EMV?,’ ‘How does EMV work?,’ and ‘Is contactless the only form of EMV?’

Dive into the world of Identity and Access Management (IAM) with this comprehensive guide.

Dive into the world of authentication and explore user identity verification, methods, and factors enhancing access security.

Discover what step-up authentication (also called adaptive MFA) is, when it’s triggered, and how to implement it to balance security and user experience.

Discover the cloud-based IAM model, its capabilities, benefits, and how Entrust ensures trusted identities and Zero Trust security.

Learn about multi-factor authentication (MFA) and how it can help your organization protect workforce, consumer, and citizen identities.

Discover why 2FA is needed, how it works, examples of 2FA methods, and how to implement it for your organization.

Learn the basics of single sign-on (SSO), why it’s important, and how Entrust can help secure your SSO implementation.

Learn more about the difference between authentication and authorization and why both are important steps in the authentication process.

Learn steps to take and best practices you can implement to prevent a data breach or minimize data loss should a breach occur.

What is Passwordless authentication? It provides an alternative form of authentication (i.e. biometrics) to the password to enable secure user access.

Implement these five tips to secure cloud-based applications.

Learn what an identity provider, or IdP administrator, is and how Entrust can help you manage digital identities.

The best Identity as a service providers offer cloud-based subscription with a Zero Trust framework and access management to reduce workload and scale fast.

A one-time password (OTP) is a string of numbers and/or characters that is generated and sent to a user to be used for a single login attempt or transaction.

OAuth, or Open Authorization, is an open standard authorization protocol for access delegation. It is a secure method to allow users to grant service providers (i.e., websites and applications) access to their information without giving them their passwords.

Role-based access control (RBAC) is an access control mechanism that defines roles and privileges to determine whether a user should be granted access to a resource.

SAML provides user authentication via identity federation. This enables single sign-on (SSO) across different identity providers and service providers.

Token-based authentication protocols grant users a hardware or software token in exchange for their credentials.

School ID cards are essential for providing trusted identities for students, faculty and staff.

Get answers to frequently asked questions about PVC ID card printers, such as, “What is PVC?” and “Why do we recommend PVC for ID card printers?”

PVC ID card printers use either dye sublimation or reverse transfer printing to function.

Get answers to questions around what to consider when purchasing an ID card printer such as, ‘Do I need a single-sided or dual-sided printer,’ and ‘What type of security features do I need.’

Designing a custom employee ID badge doesn’t need to be difficult, time consuming or expensive.

ID cards can be designed with photographs, signatures, color-shifting designs, etc. to thwart ID card attacks.

A physical access control system (PAC) allows organizations to control who enters a physical space.

Learn the power of public key infrastructure (PKI) and its role in protecting individuals and organizations from cyber threats.

This article explores the history of cryptography and how it’s evolved throughout the ages, advancing from primitive ciphers to the algorithms that drive global cybersecurity today.

Learn about certificate authorities, digital certificates, and how to find the right solution for your organization.

Learn what the Internet of Things (IoT) is, how to secure IoT devices and IoT security requirements.

PKI (public key encryption) device authentication uses a digital certificate to verify user and device identity.

See the two encryption methods defined, features compared, and examples to further illustrate their use in everyday applications.

A shift to 47‑day TLS/SSL certificate lifecycles is transforming how organizations manage digital trust, making automation and visibility essential to prevent outages, reduce risk, and maintain continuous compliance as renewal demands rapidly increase.