Cybersecurity English
Cryptography

What is PIN Entry?

PIN Entry The act of securely entering a personal identification number (PIN) into a trusted hardware or software interface for authentication or key release.

Source: ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, MITRE ATT&CK

How is “PIN Entry” Used in Practice?

PIN entry on a smart card reader is performed in a tamper-resistant environment to protect the PIN from interception or theft.

Certification Exam Relevance

CISSPCompTIA Security+CEH

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • SOC Analysts
  • Security Engineers
  • Incident Responders

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What is PIN Entry?

The act of securely entering a personal identification number (PIN) into a trusted hardware or software interface for authentication or key release.

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