Hardware security module (HSM)

Hardware Security Module (HSM) products comprise of a range of solutions for digital identity and transactional security applications. HSM products features true hardware key management to maintain the integrity of encryption keys. Sensitive keys are created, stored, and used exclusively within the secure confines of the HSM to prevent compromise. HSMs provide advanced features like direct hardware-to-hardware backup, split user role administration, multi-person authentication, and trusted path authentication coupled with proven security and operational deployment experience in some of the largest PKI's in the world.

In fact, "84% of Fortune 500 companies deploying PKI applications use SafeNet HSMs to protect their private keys." Solomon, Smith, Barney, Fortune 500 CIO Survey


HSM Product Breadth

Safenet continues to develop innovative and future-proof HSMs to meet major international standards such as FIPS 140-2, Common Criteria EAL4+, and RoHS compliance. SafeNet HSMs support major cryptographic API standards including PKCS#11, Microsoft CryptoAPI, and Java JCA/JCE. Special EFT Commnand Sets provide comprehensive support for American Express, JCB, MasterCard, and Visa networks, plus other retail EFT applications. The EFT Command Sets comprise PIN management, message authentication and management of cryptographic keys, plus many other functions.