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Putting Data Security First in Payment Orchestration
This white paper, developed by 451 Research and commissioned by Bluefin, reveals how secure and scalable payment orchestration built on vaultless tokenization and encryption empowers businesses to reduce vendor lock‑in, retain control of their payment data, and fuel global expansion.
Devaluing personal and payment data: Why Europe needs to embrace PCI validated Point to Point Encryption
This white paper discusses the advantages of PCI validated Point to Point Encryption (PCI P2PE) over other methods such as End-to-End encryption (E2EE), including a comparison of both in relation to PCI DSS requirements. It also covers using PCI P2PE with German GIRO and EU SEPA payments.
The Strategic Importance of Payments Data Ownership
Many organizations recognize the business value of payments, however they often overlook the strategic importance of payments data ownership. The benefits are increased company valuation, PSP downtime protection, de-banking protection, efficient payment orchestration and more.
Impact of PCI P2PE and Tokenization
PCI Point-to-Point Encryption (P2PE) and Tokenization are crucial tools for securing credit card data in flight and at rest. Learn about these crucial tools and the role they both play.
The State of Enterprise Readiness for PCI DSS 4.0
This report from S&P Global discusses the current state of payment data security and establishes a baseline for PCI DSS 4.0 readiness, based on survey data from enterprises across nearly a dozen industry verticals.
Payment Data Security: 5 Steps to a Strategic Plan
What you need to know to future-proof your cardholder data environment with a well-developed strategic plan.
Payment Data Security: 5 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Provider
Choosing a reliable partner to securely process payments, protect transaction data, and strike a balance between data protection and frictionless commerce is crucial for an organization. Here are five key questions to ask them.
The Rise in Ransomware | Preparing for a Potential Attack
Cause and effect, 2021 trends, key takeaways and implementing encryption and tokenization to prevent data compromise.
Using Bluefin’s ShieldConex® for Data Protection: Foregenix Review
Foregenix independent review on Bluefin’s ShieldConex data security platform for the protection of PII, PHI and financial data.
Formulating a Complete Payment and Data Security Approach
The rules, regulations and considerations around protecting PII, PHI and payment data and how encryption and tokenization work to provide an omnichannel security strategy.
P2PE for Petroleum and C-Stores
An overview of the first PCI-validated P2PE solution for petroleum and C-stores provided by Bluefin and industry partners.
P2PE in POI Environments: Scope, Cost, Benefits and Implementation
The merits of a layered approach to data security and fraud prevention, combining technologies such as EMV, PCI-validated P2PE and tokenization.
Navigating the Crossover in PCI Compliance with Nacha Data Regulations
Overview of Nacha’s data security requirements for ACH originators and third parties, overview of PCI guidelines to ensure compliance, and encryption / tokenization to address data security.
Impact of PCI P2PE – Bluefin White Paper Authored by Coalfire Systems Inc.
PCI DSS compliance, scope reduction, and cost-benefit analysis for PCI-validated point-to-point encryption (P2PE).
Formulating a Complete Payment and Data Security Approach in Healthcare
The rules, regulations and considerations around protecting PHI, PII and payment data in the healthcare environment and how encryption and tokenization work to provide an omnichannel security strategy.
Optimizing Payment Acceptance Across Campus
Case Study Featuring University of California (UCLA)
Securing Payments For Member-Based Organizations
Case Study Featuring Christensen Computer Company
Utility Software Specialist Streamlines Bill Pay Systems
Case Study Featuring Continental Utility Solutions (CUSI)
PCI P2PE for International
Case Study featuring PriceSmart, Bluefin and First Atlantic Commerce (FAC)
Reduce Complexity and Increase Security with Payment Orchestration
In today’s payment and data ecosystem, engaging with multiple payment service providers (PSPs) can be key for flexibility, cost optimization, and geographical reach. Payment data fuels organizational growth – but too often, PSPs end up holding the keys. Explore how payment orchestration gives enterprises, organizations, and SaaS platforms the freedom, security, and performance that your business needs.
Data Breaches and the State of Healthcare
Most breaches involve PHI (protected health information) and PII (personally identifiable patient information), which cybercriminals use to commit fraud or sell on the dark web. The HIPPA Journal reports that 95% of all identity theft incidents come from stolen healthcare records. This information is worth about 50 times more than credit card information.
Top 5 Reasons To Use Tokenization for Payment and Data Security
With data breaches on the rise and cyberattacks threatening businesses worldwide, payment tokenization offers a robust solution, ensuring secure, efficient, and customer-friendly payment processing. Our infographic highlights the key benefits of tokenization, from boosting sensitive data security to achieving payment processor independence, providing essential insights to stay ahead of cyber threats.
General State of Data Breaches in Higher Education in 2022
Colleges and universities have recently been hit hard by a series of challenges: funding concerns, remote-learning programs, COVID restrictions—and now ransomware attacks and data breaches. In fact, higher education cyberattacks can be even more damaging and costly, thanks to a lack of IT resources and budget in these organizations.
The State of Healthcare Data Breaches
Data breaches threaten providers’ ability to deliver care and operate efficiently, as well as their reputations. Although hospitals have implemented security protocols, data breaches remain common. In fact, the number of reported healthcare breaches in 2021 increased by 19%. There were 905 reported in 2021 compared to 758 in 2020.
The Gold Standard in POS Payment Security: PCI-validated Point-to-Point Encryption
Bluefin secures point-of-sale (POS) payments with the highest level of security available, PCI-validated point-to-point encryption (P2PE). Learn why P2PE is the best choice for protecting countertop, mobile, call center and unattended payments.
Thought Leadership
ShieldConex® Orchestration
Tokenization 101
ShieldConex®
PayConex™
Decryptx®
PCI-validated Point-to-Point Encryption (P2PE)
P2PE Manager®
P2PE Manager’s ServiceNow integration
Video: Bluefin’s Full-Stack Approach to Protecting Payments, PII, and PHI
Discover how Bluefin’s full-stack security solutions protect payments, PII, and PHI with PCI-validated P2PE, vaultless tokenization, and payment orchestration. Secure customer trust and reduce risk across every industry.
Merchants are Embracing Security-First Payment Orchestration to Unlock Growth and Agility
August 13, 2025 – Atlanta – In today’s always-on commerce environment, merchants are rapidly moving away from single-processor payment models…
IBM’s 2025 Data Breach Report: Key Findings and the Year’s Biggest Attacks
In a year where AI adoption is racing ahead of regulation, IBM’s annual Cost of a Data Breach Report warns…
Video: Why Enterprises Are Moving to Multi-Processor Payment Strategies
Global enterprises are rethinking payment processing, and single-processor strategies are no longer enough. In this video, Bluefin’s Chief Revenue Officer,…
White Paper: Putting Data Security First in Payment Orchestration
This white paper, developed by 451 Research and commissioned by Bluefin, reveals how secure and scalable payment orchestration built on vaultless tokenization and encryption empowers businesses to reduce vendor lock‑in, retain control of their payment data, and fuel global expansion.
Defending Campus Data: Cybersecurity and Compliance Strategies for Higher Education
Higher education institutions remain a top target for cybercriminals due to the sheer volume and variety of sensitive data they…
Bluefin Announces Strategic Partnership with Cassa Centrale Raiffeisen in South Tyrol, ICIT and Worldline to Deliver All-In-One Payment Security
August 6th, 2025 – Atlanta, GA – Bluefin, the global leader in payment and data security, today announced a strategic…
Video: What is data tokenization, and why does it matter for modern security?
As businesses collect and process more sensitive data than ever before – from PII and PHI to ACH and payment…
Other Resources
API’s and SDK’s
Decryptx API
ShieldConex API
PayConex API
QuickSwipe API
Bluefin Gateway Test Card/Cases
Elavon Test Card/Cases
First Data Test Cards/Triggers
First Data Rapid Connect Test Cards/Cases
EMV GoChip SDK
PHP Class File / SDK
Bluefin .NET 4.5
SDK Hosted Payment Page
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