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Cloud HSM

Protect your keys and secrets in a dedicated hardware security module.

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Summary

A hardware security module (HSM) is a dedicated crypto processor designed for the protection of the crypto key life cycle. HSMs act as trust anchors that protect the cryptographic infrastructure of some of the most security-conscious organizations in the world by securely managing, processing, and storing cryptographic keys inside a hardened, tamper-resistant device. Cloud HSM is a FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validated, single-tenant device available around the world where you need it most.

Features and capabilities

Protect your keys

Generate, process and store keys on your dedicated HSM. Build your own Public Key Infrastructure to handle application and signing activities.

Cloud-friendly APIs

Support for PKCS #11 and extensions, Cryptographic Application Programming Interface, Cryptography API Next Generation, Java Security API, Key Management Interoperability Protocol and RESTful APIs for application development and integration.

Role-based access control

Assign multiple roles that you can invoke in different ways that map to roles and functions in your organization.

Logging and reporting

HSMs are equipped with performance monitoring and audit logging features to monitor security and provide audits of HSM activity.

Support

Receive access to the Gemalto support portal to receive the latest product updates, downloads, and documentation to manage the Cloud HSM.

Documentation

Select the ‘View Docs’ link for Cloud HSM documentation and tutorials on items like connecting and initializing the Cloud HSM.

Getting support


If you're experiencing issues with this product, go to the IBM Cloud Support Center and navigate to creating a case. Use the All products option to search for this product to continue creating the case or to find more information about getting support. Third party and community supported products might direct you to a support process outside of IBM Cloud.

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