Comprehensive Hardware Security Modules available both on-premises and as cloud-based services. From certified network-connected HSM appliances to PCIe modules.
Hardware Security Modules providing the highest level of cryptographic security and regulatory compliance
HSMs are specifically referenced in standards governing payment systems, healthcare data, and personal information protection. For example, PCI DSS and PCI PTS HSM require secure management of payment data, while GDPR and HIPAA mandate strong encryption and access controls, both of which are enabled by HSMs.
HSMs provide detailed logging and audit trails for all cryptographic operations and access attempts, helping organizations demonstrate compliance during audits and investigations. They also enforce role-based access and policy controls, which are essential for regulatory adherence.
By isolating cryptographic operations from general IT infrastructure, HSMs ensure that sensitive data and keys are protected according to the highest security requirements, supporting compliance with data protection and privacy laws.
HSMs are designed and certified to meet strict international standards including FIPS 140-2, FIPS 140-3, PCI DSS, and Common Criteria.
Advanced tamper-resistant and tamper-evident mechanisms. Physical tampering triggers automatic key erasure, making recovery infeasible and protecting against unauthorized access.
All cryptographic operations occur within the secure environment. Keys never leave the device in plaintext, reducing exposure risk and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Strict access controls including multi-factor authentication and role-based access control (RBAC) ensure only authorized personnel can perform operations.
Automated key generation, storage, rotation, and destruction support best practices required by PCI DSS, GDPR, and DORA standards.
Secure APIs (PKCS #11, JCE, Microsoft CNG) enable compliant application integration while maintaining security standards.
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Dedicated, tamper-resistant environment for cryptographic operations, significantly reducing risk compared to software-based solutions.
Serves as the foundation for your security infrastructure, underpinning digital signatures, encryption, and authentication processes.
Complete lifecycle automation minimizes human errors and ensures proper key hygiene through automated generation, rotation, and destruction.
Offloads cryptographic operations, freeing up system resources and improving performance for high-transaction environments.
Centralized key management supports recovery and continuity, with remote key destruction capabilities for breach scenarios.
Demonstrates strong commitment to data security, bolstering stakeholder trust in your organization's security capabilities.
Choose the deployment model that best fits your organization's requirements
Thales HSMs are enterprise-grade, tamper-resistant cryptographic appliances that serve as foundational trust anchors for digital infrastructure. Designed to securely generate, process, and store cryptographic keys within intrusion-resistant, FIPS-validated hardware, Thales HSMs ensure that keys never leave their protected environment. They support high-performance operations across platforms—on-premises, virtual, and cloud—and offer multi-application scalability, partitioning, and ease of administration through integration with the Thales Crypto Command Center for centralized provisioning and monitoring. Trusted by the most security-conscious organizations, these HSMs help reduce risk and meet compliance needs across use cases including PKI, database encryption, code signing, and secure transactions for regulated industries.
Let our experts help you design and implement the right HSM and PKI solution for your organization's specific requirements and compliance needs.