Microsoft Azure Dedicated HSM
Cryptographic key storage in Azure that meets the most stringent security requirements.
Overview
Azure Dedicated HSM is a cloud service that provides hardware security modules hosted in Azure datacenters, directly connected to a customer's virtual network. These are dedicated Thales Luna 7 HSM appliances, offering single-tenancy and giving customers full administrative and cryptographic control. This service is ideal for organizations migrating on-premises applications that use HSMs to Azure, as it allows for minimal changes to the application. It helps customers meet compliance and regulatory requirements such as FIPS 140-2 Level 3, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS.
✨ Key Features
- FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validated devices (Thales Luna 7 HSM)
- Single-tenant, dedicated HSM appliances
- Complete customer control over the HSM
- Direct connection to the customer's virtual network
- High availability and cross-region failover options
- Full activity logs available to the customer
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Single-tenant, dedicated hardware providing complete control
- Ideal for 'lift and shift' migrations of applications with HSM dependencies
- Uses industry-standard Thales Luna 7 HSMs
Unique Value: Offers the full control and security of a dedicated, single-tenant HSM in the Azure cloud, making it easy to migrate existing applications with HSM dependencies.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Migrating legacy applications with HSM dependencies to the cloud
- Establishing a secure root of trust for PKI in Azure
- Meeting FIPS 140-2 Level 3 compliance for key storage
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Cloud-native applications that can leverage managed key services like Azure Key Vault without the need for a dedicated HSM
🏆 Alternatives
Provides more direct control over the HSM appliance compared to more abstracted, fully managed cloud HSM services.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Azure Support Plans tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
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