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Hardware security module

A hardware security module (HSM) is a physical computing device that safeguards and manages secrets (most importantly digital keys), and performs encryption and decryption functions for digital signatures, strong authentication and other cryptographic functions. These modules traditionally come in the form of a plug-in card or an external device that…

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Avg. degree1.97
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related to External links · 7
Hardware security module → CC, Current NIST FIPS-140, Hardware Security Modules Archived, HSMs, Products, Review, Wayback Machine
related to Automotive HSMs · 4
Hardware security module → Automotive, ECUs, HSMs, They
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Hardware security module → HSM, The, Typically

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hsms keys security hsm cryptographic key secure hardware operations modules module device card encryption typically support functions automotive blockchain rsa

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visible signs of tampering or logginginstance ofDesignHSMs may have features that provide tamper evidence0.80text
alertinginstance ofDesignHSMs may have features that provide tamper evidence0.80text
or tamper resistance which makes tampering difficult without making the HSM inoperableinstance ofDesignHSMs may have features that provide tamper evidence0.80text
or tamper responsiveness such as deleting keys upon tamper detectioninstance ofDesignHSMs may have features that provide tamper evidence0.80text
Common Criteriainstance ofgeneral purpose HSMs and/or the cryptographic modules are typically certified according to internationally recognized standards0.80text
disk or tapeinstance ofonboard secure deletion of cryptographic and other sensitive data material that was managed by it.HSMs are also deployed to manage transparent data encryption keys for databases…0.80text
blockchain-driven mobility solutions.Automotive HSMsAutomotive hardware security modulesinstance ofe.g. in contexts0.80text
blockchain-driven mobility solutionsinstance ofe.g. in contexts0.80text
secure bootinstance ofto protect in-vehicle systems and communication buses against manipulation and misuse.They act as a hardware root of trust by securely generating and storing cryptographic keys…0.80text
encryptioninstance ofto protect in-vehicle systems and communication buses against manipulation and misuse.They act as a hardware root of trust by securely generating and storing cryptographic keys…0.80text
decryptioninstance ofto protect in-vehicle systems and communication buses against manipulation and misuse.They act as a hardware root of trust by securely generating and storing cryptographic keys…0.80text
authenticationinstance ofto protect in-vehicle systems and communication buses against manipulation and misuse.They act as a hardware root of trust by securely generating and storing cryptographic keys…0.80text

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