SafeNet: more about HSM's Hardware Security Module (HSM) ................................ Posted by: micro59 In reply to: None Date:4/12/2007 11:25:36 AM Post #of 141227
SafeNet: more about HSM's
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The Hardware Security Module: HSM
Since 1983, SafeNet has pioneered Hardware Security Module (HSM) products comprising a range of solutions for digital identity and transactional security applications. SafeNet is established as one of the most experienced and knowledgeable innovators and leaders for enterprise and government HSM transaction security solutions.
SafeNet family of 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. SafeNet 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.
Products Luna SA Flexible, scalable, high-performance network-attached HSM Luna SP Java application security appliance ProtectHost White A specially developed HSM to meet the needs of payment processors, card issuers, acquirers, switches, merchants and e-payment solution providers to adhere to American Express, Diners Card, JCB, MasterCard and VISA standards. Luna CA3 The world's most trusted PKI Root Key HSM Luna PCI Scalable PCI form factor HSM ProtectServer Gold PCI form factor HSM for both symmetric and asymmetric cryptography Luna PCM Low-cost family of compact HSMs ProtectServer Orange – External Flexible network attached HSM |