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Old code isn't the problem. Expired approvals are
Old code isn’t the problem. Expired approvals are. Kernel lifecycle is really compliance alignment: whether the Level 2 (L2) kernel on your terminals still sits inside an …
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Certification
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L3 Certification Paths Are Not Created Equal: C-TAP, SmartPOS, and SoftPOS
When people talk about “L3 certification,” they often treat it as a single, uniform process. It isn’t. EMV Level 3 focuses on validating integration of the …
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POS Terminal Environment Classifications: Attended, Semi-Attended, and Unattended
When you certify a SmartPOS terminal, the environment classification isn’t a minor detail — it’s a first-order architectural decision that determines CVM behavior, risk …