This trend not only continues today, but continues to grow, which has focused attention on one of the most worrying issues in digital environments and virtual relationships: security.
Without a doubt, the security of personal data or other sensitive information of users is one of the most worrying issues regarding the use of the Internet. In fact, the fear of security breaches occurring and this information being accessed for misuse was one of the main ones. reluctance when it comes to embracing new technologies. Cyber attacks with malicious code continue to be the main threat on the Internet for both individual users and companies.
Fortunately, there are multiple systems that ensure that the Internet is a safe space where the confidentiality of data can be maintained. One of those that have proven to be the most efficient and easy to use are security tokens.
Although investment in cybersecurity continues to be deficient, in recent months, many Argentine companies and institutions have understood that security must be at the top of their minds. href="https://www.codedimension.com.ar/noticias-sobre-tecnologia/consejos/conoce-los-mejores-consejos-tecnologicos-del-2020/315" target="_blank">technological concerns and have added this form of security to their systems.
Security tokens: what they are
"Tokenization" is encryption of information; Certain data is transformed into an encrypted code that can only be deciphered within the system and by certain keys or passwords, thus shielding that information from external attacks or from being decrypted during its sending.
Security tokens work similarly to passwords, and often reinforce them. There are different types of tokens; some are physical, but there are also digital, single-use, programmable ones, etc. They can store different types of cryptographic keys that can be used to generate digital signatures or biometric data, others can store passwords, or they can be devices where a specific PIN must be entered to "release" the information.
The simplest thing when thinking about security tokens is to think of keys and devices used in online banking are now present in a multitude of sectors. RSA security tokens have long been common on some entertainment platforms, and it is increasingly common to find devices of this type to operate on the websites of official Argentine agencies. With the increase in the sending of documents and data over the Internet —which has also led to an increase in the use of keys, passwords, and/or electronic signatures—more and more institutions of all kinds are offering their users security tokens.
These tokens guarantee security in the transmission and storage of data, preventing unauthorized and malicious access.
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)
The idea behind security tokens (data encryption that makes the token unique and identifies only its owner) has been transferred to the world of cryptocurrencies and their blockchain technology.
Non-Fungible Tokens are starting to cause a "crypto craze" and are becoming a new Fashion, also in Argentina. Unlike cryptocurrencies, which are exchanged with each other or used to buy things, NFTs are not interchangeable. These tokens encrypt information like security tokens, but instead of sensitive data, the codes they contain are messages or other representations that have economic value and are unique (there are no others like them or of equal value), cannot be reproduced, and belong only to their owner, which opens up a new market. This exclusivity of NFTs has led to their use in the art world, with unique digitized works, and they are also a new monetization tool for celebrities or in the world of sports, where they function as collectibles. To guarantee their security and authenticity, these exclusive tokens are usually accompanied by certificates that validate them.
Updated on: 21/07/2021 00:00:00
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