Yubico YubiHSM 2

Superior and cost-effective protection for cryptographic keys.

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Overview

The YubiHSM 2 is a hardware security module that offers a high level of security for cryptographic key generation, storage, and management in an ultra-slim 'nano' form factor that fits inside a USB-A port. It is designed to be a cost-effective solution for organizations of all sizes to protect sensitive keys, such as those used by certificate authorities, databases, and for code signing. The YubiHSM 2 can be integrated with a wide range of applications using its open-source SDK.

✨ Key Features

  • FIPS 140-2 validated
  • Ultra-compact 'nano' form factor (USB-A)
  • Secure key generation, storage, and management
  • Support for symmetric and asymmetric cryptography
  • Open-source SDK for integration
  • Tamper-evident design

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Ultra-compact 'nano' form factor
  • Cost-effectiveness
  • Ease of deployment and integration with open-source SDK

Unique Value: Offers a highly secure and cost-effective HSM in an ultra-compact form factor, making hardware-based key protection accessible to all organizations.

🎯 Use Cases (5)

Protecting Certificate Authority (CA) root keys Securing cryptographic keys for databases Code signing Securing cryptocurrency exchanges IoT gateways

✅ Best For

  • Providing a hardware-backed key for Microsoft-based PKI implementations
  • Securing private keys for digital signature generation
  • Protecting sensitive keys in development and testing environments

💡 Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • High-performance, network-attached HSM use cases requiring high throughput

🏆 Alternatives

Other small form-factor HSMs

Provides a much smaller and more affordable solution than traditional network-attached HSMs, ideal for specific use cases like CA key protection and development environments.

💻 Platforms

USB Device

✅ Offline Mode Available

🔌 Integrations

Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services Open-source and commercial applications via the YubiHSM SDK

🛟 Support Options

  • ✓ Email Support
  • ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise Support available tier)

🔒 Compliance & Security

✓ GDPR ✓ FIPS 140-2

💰 Pricing

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