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The function of general purpose and payment HSMs

Digital communication depends on encryption to keep data private and authentic. Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) are secure devices built to protect and manage the cryptographic operations that make this possible. With strong physical and software safeguards, they keep sensitive operations and data safe from tampering or unauthorized access. 

Explaining payment HSM function

Payment HSMs are specialized devices dedicated to securing digital bank card transactions. Payment HSMs typically use specific APIs to execute standalone cryptographic commands that protect PINs, verify card data, and authorize transactions. Certified to PCI and FIPS standards, these HSMs ensure that every payment process meets the highest levels of security and compliance.

Thales payment HSMs have long been a trusted building block of the payment industry. PayShield HSMs are widely deployed globally and supported by large number of payment applications.

Explaining general purpose HSM

General purpose HSMs enable companies to add hardware security to critical applications such as PKIs, databases, and application servers. These HSMs offer standard APIs to integrate with various applications such as digital signatures (e.g. code signing, e-invoicing), crypto currencies, and IoT systems (e.g. telecommunication).

Entrust and Thales general purpose HSMs are certified to FIPS and Common Criteria requirements, easy to integrate with Microsoft Certificate Services (PKI), Entrust Authority Security Manager, RSA Authentication Manager, Oracle Database, Microsoft SQL Server, and several other applications.
 

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