E3 uses an encryption method that will safeguard cardholder data at rest and in motion throughout the lifecycle of payments transactions from the moment of card swipe to and through the payment processor’s network to participating card brands.
E3 protocol also leverages Voltage SecureData encryption and key management technology. In early 2009, Heartland began working with Voltage Security to develop an end-to-end encryption solution.
E3 is a security solution that offers layered coverage including software and hardware. E3 features a tamper-resistant POS terminal, magnetic stripe reader/wedge and other devices and software tools that protect cardholder data and never store it on a business’ system, relieving the business of PCI card data liability.
Over the past several months, Heartland has provided manufacturers with the E3 protocol specification to, its strategic partner Uniform Industrial Corporation (UIC), Hypercom, ExaDigm and others.
Steve Elefant, chief information officer of Heartland, said: “As several of the world’s leading payments equipment manufacturers move to embrace our E3 protocol, it is a testament to the security, innovation and interoperability of our solution, as well as their commitment to help secure payment data and protect all stakeholders in the payments ecosystem with the most comprehensive security solution available today.”
TK Cheung, vice president of global quality and security at Hypercom, said: “Hypercom applauds the industry leading position Heartland has adopted and continues to champion for the protection of transaction card data and the provision of true end-to-end security. Hypercom is committed to supporting Heartland’s E3 protocols and platforms.”
Voltage Security is a provider of security solutions that protect employee and customer data wherever it goes—end-to-end – via email, documents, or stored in databases and accessed by business applications.
