Hardware security modules and cryptographic key protection
Entrust nShield solution context
Entrust nShield HSM solutions support key generation, digital signing, certificate authorities, code signing and high-assurance cryptographic operations through network-attached, embedded and portable HSM options.
Used in PKI, digital signature, payment, cloud key management, application encryption and compliance-driven security projects.
Highlighted use cases
- Root and issuing CA key protection
- Code signing and digital signature infrastructure
- Protection of cloud and application encryption keys
Selection criteria
- Connect, Edge and Solo use cases
- FIPS and Common Criteria expectations
- PKI and code signing architecture
- Post-quantum readiness topics