Offline dynamic data authentication (SDA) card authentication is a protocol for verifying that an EMV card is legitimate.
Offline card authentication is performed without an internet connection. EMV cards are pre-loaded with digitally-signed certificates and keys. Terminals have complementary keys provided by accepted payment brands at the time of terminal configuration.
DDA is similar to SDA, but it uses a unique signature and unique data for each transaction.
DDA offers greater protection against fraud from card skimming or certificate cloning.
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