What is nShield?

nShield Connect HSMs are certified hardware security appliances that deliver cryptographic services to a variety of applications across the network. nShield HSM appliances are hardened, tamper-resistant platforms that perform such functions as encryption, digital signing, and key generation and protection.

How much does a Thales HSM cost?

Pricing: Thales nShield Connect 6000 starts at $39,000. Pricing includes the first year of maintenance and support. Other HSMs start at $23,500.

How does Thales HSM work?

Thales ProtectServer HSM Available in network attached and PCIe form factors, Thales ProtectServer Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) are designed to protect cryptographic keys against compromise while providing encryption, signing and authentication services to secure Java and sensitive web applications.

What is nCipher HSM?

nCipher nShield General Purpose HSM. Thales SafeNet Luna HSM. Overview. nShield hardware security modules (HSMs) provide a hardened, tamper-resistant environment for secure cryptographic processing, key generation and protection, encryption and more.

Does Thales own nCipher?

Entrust Datacard completes purchase of market-leading general-purpose hardware security business, nCipher Security, from Thales.

How does a hardware security module work?

A hardware security module (HSM) is a physical device that provides extra security for sensitive data. This type of device is used to provision cryptographic keys for critical functions such as encryption, decryption and authentication for the use of applications, identities and databases.

What HSM stands for?

What is HSM certificate?

A Hardware Security Module (HSM) is a hardware-based security device that generates, stores, and protects cryptographic keys. Sterling Secure Proxy uses keys and certificates stored in its store or on an HSM.

What is a HSM used for?

What is the purpose of HSM in TLS?

A hardware security module (HSM) is a physical computing device that safeguards and manages digital keys, performs encryption and decryption functions for digital signatures, strong authentication and other cryptographic functions.

Who owns Nshield?

I’m delighted to announce that Entrust Datacard has completed the acquisition of Entrust Security, a market leader in the general purpose hardware security module (HSM) market, which was formerly owned by Thales Group.

Who bought nCipher?

Entrust Datacard
MINNEAPOLIS – June 7, 2019 – Entrust Datacard, a leading provider of trusted identity and secure issuance technology solutions, completed its previously-announced acquisition of nCipher Security, formerly Thales’s market-leading general purpose hardware security module (HSM) business.