Ten Immutable Laws of ATM Security
From a security perspective, ATMs have some characteristics that are unique to Information Technology systems – the presence of
cash being the foremost. But ATMs also have much in common with other IT systems when it comes...
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Ten Immutable Laws of ATM Security
From a security perspective, ATMs have some characteristics that are unique to Information Technology systems – the presence of
cash being the foremost. But ATMs also have much in common with other IT systems when it comes to strategies and tactics in
protecting against fraud.
No so ware patch by itself will ever protect ATMs from the issues described below – security is a function of People and Processes,
in addition to technology. As Microso stated in 2000, sound judgment is the key to protecting yourself against these issues, and
ATM deployers who keep in mind these “Immutable Laws” and the best practices described in the ATMIA Best Practices guide will
significantly improve the security of their ATM systems.
The components inside the locked ATM cabinet, but outside
the safe, are also vulnerable to compromise from both
hardware and so ware attacks such as plugging in a USB or
even a DVD drive, replacing components inside the ATM –
even removing the
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